Graham Slam Podcast

My Journey of being a Wildland Fire Fighter and my ultimate decision to resign.

It's 2022, and for the second year in a row, Colorado Springs has two Independent baseball teams going head to head for who can produce better baseball and have a more significant following! This episode goes over the constant struggles the Vibes organization has had, issues with the Snow Soxs, and the overall low times we are going through for The Vibes.

On this episode of the Graham Slam Podcast, it is officially the 1 year anniversary of the show! To celebrate I discuss the first six games of the Rocky Mountain Vibes, my regrets about being a season ticket holder, and my plans in the future for the podcast and being a season ticket holder!

On This short but informational episode of the Graham Slam Podcast, I talk about my experience with opening week, what I didn't like, stand out player, what I think is still an ongoing issue with the Vibes Team!

Welcome to episode 34, welcoming back the graham slam podcast for season two of the Rocky Mountain Vibes as a Monclova affiliation! This episode goes over the 2022 Roster, current news, and the 2022 Schedule and promo schedule!

This is the official Season 1 Finale talking about the future of the brand, going over Rocky Mountain Vibes Promo Schedule, Season and more! Graham Slam Podcast returns June 1st 2022 for the 2022 Rocky Mountain Vibes Season!!!!!

This is Episode 32 of the Graham Slam Podcast and on today's episode I explore MLB THE SHOW '22, my strong connection to Las Vegas, NV and my trip to Las Vegas in 2001 to WWF No Way Out 2001 and just the history with this trip that I didn't truly realize until thinking about it today. This episode doesn't have any time stamps as it is a quick 44 minute episode so enjoy! Also you can catch the video version of this at the link below! https://youtu.be/rndXKQCGw54 (https://youtu.be/rndXKQCGw54)

It's April 6th 2022 and the XFL has officially announced a new era, new branding, new logo for the 2023 kick off, join me on this podcast as I talk about the Annouchment, the website and the new hype video! There is a lot of hatred for this league because of a logo.... yes a logo sounds familiar Rocky Mountain Vibes fans? Join me on this special edition podcast!

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Graham Slam Podcast, on this episode the USFL has announced a documentary show that will coincide with the season airing an hour prior to kick off on April 16th, its two weeks away from Kickoff so I will preview just what we are looking forward to with that and then of course the official announcement for the Graham Slam Vlog. This week in Entertainment section I talk about the first episode of Halo series airing on Paramount Plus which does include some spoilers! And then the main topic today is the first Rocky Mountain Vibes season preview with the return of the Vibes to the Graham Slam Podcast and what a new website for the Pioneer League and each team is going to offer us going into the 2022 season. 00:00 - Opening music 00:35 - Intro 04:47 - Halo S1E1 Review (Contains Spoilers) 13:17 - USFL Documentary Show Announcement and Kick off in two weeks 29:18 - Graham Slam Vlog Series 33:56 - Rocky Mountain Vibes 2022 First Season Preview 44:03 - Outro

On today's episode of Graham Slam Podcast, we have some breaking news out of the USFL that officially happened the morning of recording so it worked out perfect. The Rules have been released and they look very familiar! Update on the USFL lawsuit and then in the Entertainment segment I I got over my review of the new slash film "X" with spoilers! And then the main event is the Wrestlemania 21 Travel Story. I then close up the show by presenting you with some house keeping for future episodes! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Opening Segment 04:50 - USFL Rules 41:10 - USFL Lawsuit Update 48:07 - Entertainment Segment - Movie "X" Review / Spoilers 1:17:23 - Wrestlemania 21 Travel Story 1:33:25 - Closing Segment

On Episode 29 of the Graham Slam Podcast we are exactly thirty days away from kickoff of the United States Football League, on this episode I will go over how we got here, what is upcoming and a preview of opening weekend that I will be live in person in Birmingham, Alabama! Also this week on the Entertainment section of the podcast I give my review and experience playing the newly release WWE 2k22 that dropped this prior Friday and man what a change of a change it is compared to previous editions! 00:00 - Opening 00:36 - Intro 02:16 - Entertainment Section: WWE 2k22 Review 10:39 - Thirty Day Countdown To Kickoff - USFL 38:43 - The New USFL (Fox) vs. The Original USFL (Lawsuit)

On one of the two podcast episodes premiering today, on this episode I fully intended on doing the USFL thirty day countdown episode but it got side tracked in a real life down to earth conversation about podcasting, the current situation I am having with burnout and what caused that burnout and how I am overcoming that to get the Graham Slam Podcast fully up and running. This hour long episode gives you a real in depth look at stuff I am going through in life that is causing a lot of burn out and just not much time to run two different podcasts. I am here to say the Graham Slam Podcast is here to stay and become the main focus again covering the Rocky Mountain Vibes and much much more this season along with Football and Entertainment! This hijacked show by myself shows an example how an opening topic lead to an hour long conversation about life! Check this episode out now!

On this episode of the Graham Slam Podcast, I talk about the most current USFL news and I finally have bought my opening weekend tickets to the USFL 4 games! I also go over a non spoiler "The Batman" review which I highly recommend listening to. The main story on this episode introduces my travel stories talking about traveling the country for sports and pro wrestling events! On the very first one I talk about the WWE Wrestlemania 20 Trip I took with some friends in 2004 to New York City and my adventures on the subway, Ground Zero shortly after 9/11 and then Wrestlemania itself at Madison Sqaure Garden! Check this episode out now! 00:00 - Opening 00:25 - Intro 03:20 - USFL News 07:09 - Entertainment 10 (The Batman Non-Spoiler Review) 22:21 - My Travel Stories 26:53 - WWE Wrestlemania 20; 2004 Travel Story 01:03:55 - Ending/Outro

On this episode of The Graham Slam Podcast, the XFL is nowhere being done despite the Bankruptcy that Vince McMahon forced upon it due to the pandemic! With the new owners in charge and the hiccups have been up and down with talks with CFL, and now the biggest announcement ever came when the XFL partnered up/collaborating with the biggest football league in the world! The Entertainment 10 this week talks about collecting physical media (DVDs, Blu Rays, and 4k) Movies and TV shows and why I love collecting stuff! This all is a precursor to The S'More's Cast coming to your listening ears this Friday about collecting and collectables. 00:00 - Opening 04:42 - Entertainment 10 17:32 - XFL 2023 Preview Annouchment 18:07 - XFL The Final Countdown 43:36 - Closing Notes

On this returning episode I talk about the 2020 XFL season and the overall personal experience I had traveling to Dallas for three games, and what the XFL truly meant to me and how the pandemic cut everything short when the XFL was ontop of their game. This episode sets out to set an expectation of giving you a view inside the resurection of the XFL from the depths of hell as Vince McMahon would call it. Also on this weeks Entertainment 10 I talk about "The Batman" and the debut of the movie that I will be attending tomorrow evening (3/3). All this and more on Episode 25 of The Graham Slam Podcast. 00:00 - Opening 07:30 - Entertainment 10 "The Batman" 17:35 - XFL Returning Promo 18:22 - XFL 2020 Season 01:25:00 - Closing Segment

The XFL 2001 Season was anything but a perfect season, but still to this day holds the only official spring football league to finish a full season without shutting down due to money, pandemics, or anything else standing in it's way. That though didn't stop NBC from pulling the plug and forcing Owner Vince McMahon to shut down the league before hand. On this episode I will cover the 2001 XFL season in prepare for the 2023 return of the XFL with new ownership Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Red Bird Captial calling the shots as XFL 2020 was shut down due to covid 19. Also on this episode I cover MLB the Show '22 news, Halloween Ends the final movie in the newest Halloween trilogy on the Entertainment 10, and then we wrap up the show with the Who? What? When? Where? Why? and How? segment covering XFL 2001's own MVP and Championship quarterback Tommy Maddox. 0:00 - Opening Music 0:36 - Opening Segment Feat. USFL news, information on the opening ingural game of the 2022 Season, and more 10:50 - Fan Control Football is Back! 17:13 - The Washington Commanders? Internet Trashing the name comparing to XFL. 28:50 - Entertainment 10 - MLB the Show '22 and Halloween Ends news. 35:13 - Mox, the new book by Former WWE Dean Ambrose and now Jon Moxley in All Elite Wrestling. 38.49 - XFL 2001 Season, recaps, highlights, ups and downs, and down right a circus. 1:23:41 - Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? - XFL LA Xtreme QB Tommy Maddox 1:31:50 - Closing Thoughts

Welcome to the first episode of the S'more Cast, a uncut, unscripted show about anything and everything about my personal life and things that really help me get through live! On this episode I discuss being a Wildland Fireifghter and the journey of becoming one up til current day of my stories and experiences!

On this episode a little bit of a switcharoo from the original annouched episode! On today's episode the Pioneer League has been in the news quite a bit and this week we will talk about the Pioneer Media Frenzy that arrived this past week. In the Entertainment 10 segment i discuss the upcoming WWE2k22 video game, Dexter New Blood Non Spoiler review and then in the Who What When Where Why and How segement I discuss a Former World Series Pitcher and former Colorado Springs Sky Soxs named Cutris Leskanic. Opening Segment (0:37) Entertainment 10 (15:27) Pioneer Media Frenzy (35:14) Who What When Where Why How? Curtis Leskanic (59:54)

On this episode of the Graham Slam Podcast, I have my Spoiler review of Scream 5 the movie in the Entertainment 10, The main subject of the cast is The Vibes 2021 Season review and the overall ups and downs of the season and how I felt the 2021 season was very unfair for the Vibes organization that their own team put them into. The Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? segment promotes a legend in Baseball and newly World Series Champion Eric Young Sr who use to play for the Colorado Rockies and currently is one of the best 1st base coaches out there. Opening Music: (0:00) Opening Six Minute Intro: (0:37) Scream 5 Spoiler Review: **SPOILERS SKIP IF YOU DON'T SPOILED** (8:24) The Graham Segment: Vibes 2021 Season Review: (26:09) Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? - Eric Young Sr (1:05:03) Outro Music (1:14:01)

On this episode I review the Rocky Mountain Vibes inaugural 2019 season and talk about what some of the leaders from 2019 are doing now along with my new segments the Entertainment 10 and the return of the who what when where why and how segment catch this and more on today's episode! Link in bio or subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for it to automatically download once new episodes post! Time Stamps Opening Music: 0:00 6 Mintue Intro: 0:25 Entertainment 10: 6:25 The Weekly Graham (Vibes 2019 Season): 16:30 Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?: 49:10 Outro: 53:50

On this episode of the Graham Slam Podcast, I have a 47 minute uncut, unedited conversation about deciding what I am doing for the 2022 Vibes season regarding season tickets and what I am wanting seen changed over the next season into 2023 before I will decide to continue to be a season ticket holder!

Welcome to another episode of The Graham Slam Podcast! On today's episode I investigate the XFL and different spring leagues of what exactly went wrong, what will work and how I see the newly formed USFL (United States Football League) and XFL living in the same universe of Football. Along with my predictions for possibly having year round football by FOX, NBC, and future broadcast partners of the XFL.

The Graham Slam Podcast is back, this is Episode 18 overall, and we are discussing being a season ticket holder on today's episode! I discuss and cover an article on how sports teams take into consideration of the top three big things to keep season ticket holders coming back along with my own personal stories of being a Colorado Avalanche, Rocky Mountain Vibes and Dallas Renegades (NHL, Pioneer League, and XFL) season ticket holder and the benefits I received from being a season ticket holder. And last but not least I go over XFL news to wrap up the first episode of 2022!

On Episode 17; I dive deep into Dynamic Ticket Pricing and what that means for the pioneer league and the rocky mountain vibes baseball team. The 2022 Season Tickets have been officially untouched for the rocky mountain vibes and I go over their Annouchment. I also reveled the results of the fan poll I did this past week on Instagram on what is more important to you as a baseball fan going to the games, which then leads into the needs and wants for the 2022 season and making it successful for everyone. The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How Segment debuts to discuss the Pioneer League partnership with the California Winter league and their 2021 Combine being hosted in just two weeks. All this and more on today's episode

On today's episode I take a book out of the United States government and give you the State of the Pioneer League from my prospective! Coverage of Monclova Steelers Game #3, The State of the Pioneer League, and coverage of the 31 days of Horror with US, Halloween (2018), and Halloween Kills reviews (No spoilers).

On Today's episode I give you a in depth conversation about the Origin story of the Graham Slam Podcast and how we got to today with being a fan of baseball, sports, pro wrestling! Also a small recap of the Monclova Steels game from last night featuring MANY MANY Rocky Mountain Vibes Players! Along with a short 31 Days of Horror Movies Review of Carrie and The Cabin in The Woods!

On this episode of the Graham Slam Podcast, I have some big news regarding the Pioneer League and expansion, a review of the 2021 Season from the eyes of the President of the Pioneer League, and of course growth! Also the main topic today is, it is official that Monclova will be participating in the Mexican Baseball League's Winter League tournament the Champion of Champions and I have some exciting news regarding this! Are you spooked out yet? It's October 2021 and I have started the 31 Days of Horror Movies Challenge come along with me on this journey as I watch 31 days of horror movies and give you my take on each one! Do you like Pro Wrestling? its time to introduce the Graham Slam Wrestling Podcast on this episode!

n a Special episode/ pre recorded show, I wanted to report this under the Graham Slam Podcast umbrella as I felt it still holds up very well today! This episode was recorded on another podcast adventure I was creating called Fahrenheit 186. Which was about crime, hot topics, and much much more! On this direct episode I had a co-host which was my cousin https://www.instagram.com/tyler_anderson_99/ (@tyler_anderson_99) this episode does contain explicit language which is marked on the episode, keep in mind this isn't my normal format I do my episodes today. Enjoy this episode as a bonus content and episode recorded on 12.22.2019 just prior to the pandemic hitting the United States! Episode is live in the linktr.ee links and wherever podcasts are! *YouTube Upload coming today** https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sdschoolofmines/ (#sdschoolofmines) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/highschoolsports/ (#highschoolsports) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/football/ (#football) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/baseball/ (#baseball) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/soccer/ (#soccer) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chsaa/ (#chsaa) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/youthinsports/ (#youthinsports)

Welcome back Graham Slam Podcast fans, on today's very special episode we have big news! The Vibes are back and we also have a 2021 Pioneer League Champion Crowned! The Road to 2022 Season is officially underway and on this podcast I will discuss everything that needs to happen to have a successful year and dive deep in the Savana Bananas baseball team and what they have done changing how minor league baseball is ran and promoted!

In this Episode you will get your full Vibes Check, of the last 2 series the Vibes played against the Raptors and Rockies, and then I break down the end of year awards and more information on the Pioneer League executives on a podcast about expanding and the knock out round.

It's officially the 10th episode of The Graham Slam Podcast and we are asking the question "Do You Want S'More?" On this episode the Vibe Check opens the episode going over the 7 game series with the Grand Junction Rockies. The main story is Do you fans want S'More Vibes Baseball in 2022? We explore current rumors going around on Vibes possibly not returning in 2022. An interview from Griffin Barnes that was done with The Gazette here in Colorado Springs and the what could be in store for 2022 for UC Health Park if Vibes don't make the cut. The article from the Gazette also goes into more details of Attendance for 2021, the overall contract with Monclova and what that means Also a look forward to the storyline of Week 16 and what it holds for the final two weeks of the pioneer league!

On this Episode.... Vibes Check- A weekly check in on the previous week of baseball including in depth stats, scores, leaders and more The Final Countdown - Our main topic today is the final push to the 2021 Pioneer League Playoffs, I go over what needs to happen for each team in playoff contender spots to make the playoffs and give my take on who I think will make it to the playoffs and win. Final Topic of the day is previewing the upcoming games for this week and discussing what I am planning on during the offseason on the Graham Slam Podcast If you haven't already Like, Subscribe and Rate my podcast!

Welcome to another edition of the Graham Slam Podcast; On this episode we have some breaking news to well break down, and then talk about Expansion for the Pioneer League. This episode is dedicated to the overall expansion and supporting your local baseball clubs because with out them, there is a lot of community groups that could fail.

Welcome back fans! I am finally back after a 3 week hiatus with going on fire assignment. Join my today for where I have been, recap of the last three weeks of Vibes baseball, a look at what is coming over the next couple weeks of the season and more!

This is part 2 of the Pioneer League First Half in Review, and in this episode I got more over an in-depth look at the overall league standings, stats, and leaders. I also talk about possible interviews/collaborations with players and staff and hopefully can get on board with that to bring more content to all of you fans!

During this episode I do a first part review of the Rocky Mountain Vibes first half of baseball and coming in dead last, I give my opinion on who I thought was the 1st half MVP for the Vibes all while doing a live update on the 7/18/2021 Vibes vs Rockies game from Grand Junction via PBLnetwork.com This is part one of two where I will do a more in depth conversation on the first half of the season.

In this week's episode we dive deep into failed promotions that may of not gone as well during a baseball game that the team or organization put together to bring fans out to the ball park, including a recent failed situation with the largest marshmallow fight in history at Vibes stadium. I review week 6 of the Rocky Mountain Vibes match up against the Chukars and then pay respect on the 8th anniversary of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots tragically dying during the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30th 2013.

In this episode, I dive deep into the conversation of why people are getting so offended and turned off by start up leagues such as the pioneer league when they are not associated with a professional organization like MLB, NFL, NBA, etc... Week 5 Review; Preview of Week 6; King of the Mountain Power Rankings and a deep dive into prior history of baseball in Colorado Springs and the other Professional Baseball team in Colorado Springs the SnowSox who are part of the Pecos League.

Have you ever gone to a sporting event and had a bad fan experience on behalf of another fan? In this episode I dive deep in some experiences that ruin it for not only yourself but the players and staff of the teams as well. Also I review week 3 of Vibes baseball, give a shot out to Raptors 1st base coach and preview week 4 and introduce a new segment called "Baseball history in Colorado Springs" Opening music credited to Shane Ivers; Track Title "Womp" at www.silvermansound.com

This introduction podcast dives deep into the Rocky Mountain Vibes first two weeks of the 2021 Season and talks about a time as a kid I met MLB Colorado Rockies Manager Don Baylor at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox Game. Along with different topics regarding the Rocky Mountain Vibes and the Pioneer League.