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 12-3 loss to the Durham Bulls at Werner Park on June 20, 2025.
The Durham Bulls Broadcaster Patrick Kinas is our Pregame Interview!Patrick talks about being in Omaha for the first time, how the Bulls have been this season, Durham's prospects, his connection to Mike Jirschele and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 8-4 loss to the Durham Bulls at Werner Park on June 19, 2025.
Our Athletic Trainer James Stone is our Pregame Interview!Stone talks about keeping the team healthy, how the team stays hydrated when it's hot out, his baseball card collection and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-2 loss to the Durham Bulls at Werner Park on June 18, 2025.
Former Storm Chasers front office employee Andrew Green is our Pregame Interview!Andrew talks about being back at Werner Park, about his role with the Durham Bulls, what he misses about Omaha and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-1 loss to the Durham Bulls at Werner Park on June 17, 2025.
RHP Brandon Johnson is our Pregame Interview!Brandon talks about making the transition to Triple-A, pitching with a lot of emotion, getting the final out in the CWS and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-0 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens to complete the six-game sweep at Fifth Third Field on June 15, 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 6-2 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field on June 14, 2025.
Our Pregame Interview is with Nick Pratto!Nick talked about playing in Toledo, his relationship with Brewer Hicklen, his first Father's Day and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 2-0 rain shortened victory over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field on June 13, 2025.
LHP Rich Hill is our Pregame Interview! Rich talks about how is feeling on the mound, the process of signing with the Royals, what wisdom he has given the younger pitchers, how Minor League Baseball has changed and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-0 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field on June 11, 2025.
Former Storm Chaser Brewer Hicklen is our Pregame Interview!Brewer talks about growing up with Kyle Wright, making his MLB debut, his relationship with players in the Royals system and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-1 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field on June 11, 2025.
OF Joey Wiemer is our Pregame Interview!Joey talks about his big game last night, playing in front of family in Toledo, going to Mud Hens games growing up, where he is at right now and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 9-8 victory over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field on June 10, 2025.
RHP Andrew Hoffmann is our Pregame Interview!Andrew talked about his Major League Debut, pitching this offseason in the Dominican Republic, adding a new pitch to his arsenal, transitioning to a reliever and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Werner Park on June 8, 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 6-5 victory over the Iowa Cubs at Werner Park on June 7, 2025.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's doubleheader against the Iowa Cubs at Werner Park on June 6, 2025.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 8-5 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Werner Park on June 5, 2025.
RHP John Gant is our Pregame Interview!John talks about his outing yesterday afternoon, the past four years of his career, pitching in Japan, the changes in Minor League Baseball since 2018 and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's doubleheader against the I-Cubs at Werner Park on June 4, 2025.
Our Pregame interview is with the Voice of the I-Cubs Jason Kempf. Jason talks about his career so far, the 2025 Iowa Cubs season to this point, their top prospects and more!
Our Pregame Interview for Game 1 is with our Hitting Coach Bijan Rademacher!Bijan talks about Jac Caglianone, MJ Melendez, playing for the I-Cubs and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-3 victory over the St. Paul Saints at Werner Park on June 1, 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 5-2 victory over the St. Paul Saints at Werner Park on May 31, 2025.
Former Storm Chasers infielder Ryan Fitzgerald is our Pregame Interview! Fitzy talked about making his MLB debut, how he found out he was getting called up by the Twins, the 2024 Storm Chasers, his time at Creighton and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 9-8 loss to the St. Paul Saints at Werner Park on May 30, 2025.
RHP Trevor Richards is our Pregame Interview! Trevor talks about what happens when you move teams, being teammates with Rich Hill, where his arsenal is right now and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 3-1 loss to the St. Paul Saints at Werner Park on May 29, 2025.
RHP Eric Cerantola is our Pregame Interview! Eric talks about what is working for him this year, being added to the Royals 40-Man Roster, the highlight of his offseason, being French Canadian, speaking French growing up and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 5-2 loss to the St. Paul Saints at Werner Park on May 28, 2025.
INF Diego Castillo is our Pregame Interview! Diego talks about signing with the Royals, what's working for him recently, how our coach Pat Osborn was his manager a few years ago and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 7-5 victory over the St. Paul Saints at Werner Park on May 27, 2025.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 5-3 victory over the Salt Lake City Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square on May 25, 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 14-11 loss to the Salt Lake City Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square on May 24, 2025.
Nate Ackenhausen is our Pregame Interview! Nate talks about his experience in Triple-A so far, what has been working for him, how he found out he was getting called up to Triple-A, winning the College World Series with LSU and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 11-10 loss to the Salt Lake City Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square on May 23, 2025.
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 9-5 loss to the Salt Lake City Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square on May 21=2, 2025.
Salt Lake Bees Broadcaster Tony Parks is our Pregame Interview!Tony talks about the new ballpark in South Jordan, the talent on the Bees roster, Christian Moore, his job with the Bees and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-4 loss to the Salt Lake City Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square on May 21, 2025.
Utility player Tyler Tolbert is our Pregame Interview!Tyler talks about his inside-the-park home run last night, having to Uber from Chicago to Milwaukee to make his MLB debut this year, stealing bases and more!
Listen to the highlights from Omaha's 6-5 loss to the Salt Lake City Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square on May 20, 2025.
OF Nelson Velázquez is our Pregame Interview!Nelly talks about how he is feeling at the plate, how he is sneaky fast, his positive attitude, the 2024 Chasers and more!