Welcome to the Omaha Storm Chasers podcast channel! Here, you'll find episodes of our podcast, The StormCast, audio highlights from every Storm Chasers game, and a in-season reports on the Kansas City Royals minor league affiliates. The StormCast, presented by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, is hosted by play-by-play broadcaster Jake Eisenberg and covers all things Storm Chasers while featuring conversations with past, present, and future Omaha players and coaches, a variety of media members, front office personnel, and more. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts! The Omaha Storm Chasers have been the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals since 1969 and play their home games at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. For tickets and more information, visit omahastormchasers.com.
The Omaha Storm Chasers podcast has been an enjoyable find during these unprecedented times. The hosts, Jake and Tony, have done a commendable job navigating the challenges of producing a podcast amidst a global pandemic. Their efforts to bring on good guests are certainly appreciated, and as a listener, I eagerly anticipate future episodes.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the witty banter between Jake and Tony. Their chemistry is evident as they guide the show with ease and ensure that each episode flows smoothly. The interview with Nicky Lopez was particularly fantastic, showcasing their ability to engage in thoughtful and captivating conversations. Additionally, the inclusion of trivia questions adds an interactive element that keeps listeners engaged throughout the episode.
However, it is worth mentioning that one of the worst aspects of this podcast is its deviation from the expected content at times. For someone like me who has a passion for storm chasing and thrives on the exhilaration of unpredictable weather phenomena, it was disheartening to discover that this podcast primarily focuses on minor league baseball. While I enjoyed what I heard about the Royals prospects and minor league experience, it left me longing for more discussions about powerful storms and thrilling experiences.
In conclusion, The Omaha Storm Chasers podcast is a must-listen for avid fans of minor league baseball or those seeking insider knowledge about the Royals system. Jake and Tony's expertise in baseball shines through each episode, making it a valuable resource during these baseball-less times. However, for those hoping for extensive conversations about storm chasing and extraordinary weather events, this podcast may not fully satisfy your interests. Overall though, it is an enjoyable listen that offers unique insights into the world of minor league baseball.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Bisons at Werner Park on April 1, 2026.
Our Assistant Coach Tripp Keister is our Pregame Interview!Tripp talks about returning to coach in Omaha, his experience in Columbia, the 2024 International League Championship team, our 2026 roster and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-4 loss to the Buffalo Bisons at Werner Park on March 31, 2026.
Our manager Patrick Osborn is our Pregame Interview!Oz talks about our road trip to Louisville, Peyton Wilson's performance, the bullpen and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 10-4 loss to the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field on March 29, 2026.
INF Peyton Wilson is our Pregame Interview!Peyton talked about learning from the veteran players on the team, his friendship with Gavin Cross, getting engaged this offseason and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-5 10th inning loss to the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field on March 28, 2026.
RHP Mason Black is our Pregame Interview!Mason talks about his scoreless outing yesterday, becoming a reliever, how he found out he was traded to the Royals, making his MLB debut and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 2-1 loss to the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field on March 27, 2026.
Our manager Patrick Osborn is our first Pregame Interview of the 2026 season. Oz talks about his first week as the manager, the veteran players on our roster, the rotation, Gavin Cross and more.
Nick Badders sat down with our Sr. Director of Baseball/Stadium Operations & Special Events, Joe Ciancio! Ciancio talks about what he does day-to-day, the 2025 season, some offseason upgrades at Werner Park, his first time going to Kauffman Stadium and more.The Omaha Storm Chasers' first home game of the 2026 season is on March 31st against the Buffalo Bisons. The full 2026 schedule can be found here and single-game tickets are now available here.For tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with Monica Ramirez, the Royals Education/ESL & Latin American Initiatives Manager. They talked Monica winning the Katy Feeney Leadership Award, her role with the Royals, teaching players English, the meaning behind the Carlos Fortuna Award and more.The Omaha Storm Chasers' first home game of the 2026 season is on March 31st against the Buffalo Bisons. The full 2026 schedule can be found here and single-game tickets are now available here.For tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with 2025 Storm Chasers pitcher, John Gant, on the StormCast. John talks about meeting Bobby Cox, some of his favorite youth baseball memories, becoming a better packer since he became a dad and more.The Omaha Storm Chasers' first home game of the 2026 season is on March 31st against the Buffalo Bisons. The full 2026 schedule can be found here and single-game tickets are now available here.For tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with our Manager of Promotions and Game Operations Katie Scott. They talk about the 2026 promotional schedule, the planning process, giveaways, jersey auctions, big theme nights and more.For more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with our new manager Patrick Osborn on the StormCast. Patrick talks about how it feels to be named the Chasers new manager, what he learned from Mike Jirschele, his baseball journey and more.For more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with 2025/2025 Storm Chasers pitcher Noah Cameron on the StormCast. Noah talks about his big league call up, his success on the mound in 2025, being at Kauffman Stadium for Zack Greinke's MLB debut, the support he gets from his family and more.For more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with 2025 Storm Chasers pitcher Chandler Champlain on the StormCast. Chandler talks about his offseason, becoming a dad, the Field of Dreams Game, getting aux in the clubhouse and more.For more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Nick Badders sits down with 2025 Storm Chasers catcher Carter Jensen on the StormCast. Carter talks about his MLB debut, having a sleepover at the Omaha Zoo, how he wishes he got to play in an Omaha Runza jersey and more!For more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 3-1 loss to the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on September 21, 2025.
Bullpen Catcher Josh Mazur interviews our Broadcaster Nick Badders. They talk about how Nick got his start, how he prepares for a game, who he wants to broadcast a game with and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 8-7 victory over the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on September 20, 2025.
Our manager Mike Jirschele is our Pregame Interview. Jirsch talks about the 2025 season, figuring out the lineup every day, getting to tell players they are going to the Big Leagues and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-4 loss to the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on September 19, 2025.
Columbia Fireflies (Royals Single-A) Manager David Noworyta is our Pregame Interview.David talks about his first season as a manager, the 2025 Columbia Fireflies, players we should keep an eye out for and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-5 victory over the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on September 18, 2025.
RHP Geoff Hartlieb is our Pregame Interview. Geoff talks about adjusting to playing in different organizations, how he almost signed the Royals a few times before, being a Spelling Bee Champion and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 3-0 loss to the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on September 17, 2025.
RHP Jonathan Heasley is our Pregame Interview. Jonathan talks about being back in the Royals organization, fatherhood, players he leans on for support and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 9-2 loss to the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park on September 16, 2025.
RHP Brandon Johnson is our Pregame Interview. Brandon talks about what he does when the team gets to a new city, striking out his college teammates, winning our 2025 Community Hero Award and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 8-0 loss to the Charlotte Knights at Werner Park on September 14, 2025.
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals) and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 8-3 victory over the Charlotte Knights at Werner Park on September 13, 2025.
Our Athletic Trainer Amanda Gallone is our Pregame Interview.Amanda talks about her career, her love for Taylor Swift, why she works in MiLB and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 10-1 victory over the Charlotte Knights at Werner Park on September 12, 2025.
Outfielder MJ Melendez is our Pregame Interview. MJ talks about hitting for the cycle last night, figuring out his swing, hitting leadoff, interacting with fans and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 11-3 victory over the Charlotte Knights at Werner Park on September 11, 2025.
The Voice of the Charlotte Knights Matt Swierad is our Pregame Interview. Matt talks about being in Omaha for the first time, working with Justin Jirschele, names we should know on the Knights.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 3-2 victory over the Charlotte Knights at Werner Park on September 10, 2025.
RHP Shane Panzini is our Pregame Interview. Shane talks about his start yesterday, getting called up to Omaha, his friendship with Ben Kudrna and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-1 victory over the Charlotte Knights at Werner Park on September 9, 2025.
Our Bench Coach Pat Osborn is our Pregame Interview.Pat talks about the 2025 season, what he has learned from Mike Jirschele, how good Harold Castro has been and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 5-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park on September 7, 2025.
Catch up on all the news, notes, and highlights from around the Kansas City Royals organization from the 2025 season with play-by-play broadcasters Nick Badders (Omaha Storm Chasers), Shawn Murnin (Northwest Arkansas Naturals), Kyle Kercheval (Quad Cities River Bandits), and John Kocsis, Jr. (Columbia Fireflies).
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 5-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park on September 6, 2025.
The Iowa Cubs Visiting Clubhouse Manager Bob Houtchens is our Pregame Interview!Bob talks about getting his start in Omaha at Rosenblatt Stadium, what he does day-to-day, his favorite Storm Chaser and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 12-11 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park on September 5, 2025.
Our Strength and Conditioning Coach CJ Mikkelsen is our Pregame Interview! CJ talks about how the season has gone, the different workouts the team does, the things he tracks for team and more.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 4-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park on September 4, 2025.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 4-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park on September 3, 2025.
Our Athletic Training Intern Alex Martinez is our Pregame Intervirew!Alex talks about his day-to-day, what his career background is, growing up going to Principal Park and more.
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