Rounding Third

Rounding Third may be coming to an end, but a new baseball season brings a brand new podcast. In this, the final episode, I introduce you to The Clubhouse Podcast and talk a bit about my favorite ballparks.

Join me as I complete my 30-stadium tour at the oldest ballpark in America. In today's podcast I chat with a couple of Red Sox fans who have been going to games at Fenway Park for decades. This is the 30th and final stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I cross the border to catch some Canadian baseball. In today's podcast I have an enlightening chat with a young couple who were attending their first baseball game. This is the 29th stop on my 30-sadium tour.

Join me as I visit the city of Brotherly Love. In today's podcast I talk to a young woman coming back home for a Phillies game for the first time in three years. This is the 28th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I visit the prettiest ballpark in America. In today's podcast I lose my mind at how amazing PNC Park is. This is a must listen to episode. I interview Karen Hoffman, who was the first female to win the Sportswriter of the Year Award. This is the 27th stop on my 30 stadium tour.

Join me as I reminisce about going to games at Tiger Stadium. In today's podcast I am back home in Detroit to watch my beloved Tigers. I chat with a couple of young kids and explore the stadium where I spent most of my late teens and early twenties. This is the 26th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I visit the field formerly known as The Jake. In today's podcast I chat with local Indians fan Cora about what it means to be a Cleveland sports fan. It took the fans a while to warm up to me and my Tigers hat, but eventually we all got along. This is the 25th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I visit the home of the first professional baseball team. In today's podcast I discuss the legacy of baseball in Cincinnati, Pete Rose and chat with a man named Virgil about growing up a Reds fan. This is the 24th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I head to the South Side of Chicago to visit the White Sox. In today's podcast I interview my brother-in-law after taking him to his very first Major League Baseball game. I also discuss the differences between Cubs and White Sox fans, and more! This is an episode you do not want to skip. This is the 23rd stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I visit the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. In today's podcast I chat with a married couple who have been coming to Wrigley since the 1940s! I also discuss Wrigleyville, my tour of the stadium and more. This is the 22nd stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I get so excited about my trip to Milwaukee, I can barely speak clearly. In today's podcast I discuss the surreal experience that I had at Miller park. I also chat with a family who takes their five boys to stadiums across the country and a man who was a beer vendor at the old Milwaukee County Stadium. This is the 21st stop on my 30-stadium tour.​

​Join me as I revel in the open air stadium that replaced the Metrodome in Minneapolis. In today's podcast I chat with a young fan about how despite having a rough couple of seasons, the Twins continue to pack their new stadium with a vocal fanbase. This is the 20th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I realize how wrong I was to judge the Southern California baseball fans so harshly in my previous episodes. In today's podcast I talk to a man who has been coming to Dodger Stadium since 1962 and a family who drive in from Las Vegas every year to catch a game at Chavez Ravine. This is the 19th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I take in the spectacular Safeco Field. In today's podcast I talk about the one stadium that got the idea of a "retractable roof" absolutely right. I also discuss what almost stopped me from continuing this tour and the amazing woman who came to my rescue. Is that enough of a tease for you to download? I promise it is worth it. This is the 18th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I take in the sun at the beautiful Angel Stadium in Anaheim. In today's podcast I chat with a group of teenagers in the back of a pickup truck. We talk about the fickle fan base in LA as well as what fans can do to help out their favorite players. This is the 17th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

​Join me as I visit the worst baseball stadium in America that is home to the best baseball fans on the planet. In today's podcast I chat with Rafael about the unique experience of watching a ballgame inside of a football stadium, the crazy A's fan base and more. This is the 16th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I sit down with two women who have inspired me throughout my entire journey this summer. In today's podcast I talk about the magnificent AT&T Park and the history of San Francisco baseball. I also have a chat with Barbara and Adela where we discuss how baseball has played an integral role in their relationship as mother and daughter. Barbara explains how she, along with a dedicated group of fans, worked tirelessly to keep the Giants from relocating to Tampa Bay in 1993. This is a must listen interview for anybody who is a fan of anything. This is the 15th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I bask in the sun at the gorgeous Petco Park in San Diego. In today's podcast I go off on a bit of an existential tangent as I discuss why I love baseball and how it brought me back to life. This is the 14th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I enjoy a couple of games in the desert at Chase Field. In today's podcast I chat with a Diamondbacks fan and his daughter about what this young franchise means to Phoenix. I also discuss how the Dbacks organization provides the best fan experience I have seen in my travels thus far. This is the 13th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

​Join me as I reach the Mile High city to visit Coors Field. In today's podcast I interview a man with a majestic beard who catches home run balls and the curator of the National Ballpark Museum. For more information about the National Ballpark museum please visit ​http://www.ballparkmuseum.com. This is the 12th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I experience outdoor baseball in 100+ degree Texas heat. In today's podcast I discuss my experience at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and introduce you to three generations of women who come to the stadium together every year. This is the eleventh stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I visit Minute Maid Park during the Houston Astros inaugural season in the American League. This is one of the most unique ballparks in America and a great place for the family to catch a game. In today's podcast I chat with David and his family about being an Astros season ticket holder at a time when the team is rebuilding. This is the 10th stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I have so much fun that I forget to interview anybody for the podcast. Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City is an amazing place to catch a ball game and have some fun. From the Hall of Fame to the fountains, every nook and cranny of this park is filled with fun activities for all ages. This is the ninth stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I sit through a two-hour rain delay and catch two games at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. In today's podcast I capture a couple's reaction after appearing on the kiss cam and talk to a fascinating woman about Cardinals baseball. This is the eighth stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I Tomahawk Chop my way to Turner Field in Atlanta. In today's podcast I chat with a couple of young Braves fans in their late teens and early twenties. Turner Field was an incredibly fun place to watch a baseball game from start to finish. There was not a dull moment from the drum-line before first pitch to the fireworks show after the final out and everything in between. This is the seventh stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I make my first visit to Marlins Park in Miami. This is the newest park on my tour and sadly the emptiest that I have sat in so far. For the first time I was unable to find someone who wanted to talk with me about Marlins baseball. This team is going through some turmoil at the moment and the fans are taking the brunt of the punishment. In today's podcast I try to stay positive about this park and fail miserably. Miami is a great city, but the baseball needs some work. This the sixth stop on my 30 stadium-tour.

Today I have a special bonus episode of the podcast featuring an interview that I did with Jay Goldberg, the owner of the Bergino Baseball Clubhouse. The clubhouse is located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan and if you consider yourself a baseball fan, you have to come and visit for one of Jay's awesome author events. While your there you can check out some beautiful baseball-inspired art as well as pick up some custom made baseballs. It really is a fun place to hang out and I hope you enjoy my chat with Jay Goldberg. Head on over to the Bergino website to find out what great events they have coming up at bergino.com.

Join me as I watch my first professional baseball game under a dome. Today's podcast features Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. I talk to a mother and daughter who have bonded over the game and pontificate over what to do about the Rays attendance issues. This is the fifth stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I visit our nation's capital for a game at Nationals Park. I hear from the perspective of a baseball fan (John) and non-baseball fan (Stacy) about what Nationals Park has meant to the city of DC. This is the fourth stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I catch two games at Camden Yards and get my first official MLB baseball. In today's podcast I speak to Mark and Alex Kopp as well as Doug Hakey about a father and son touring baseball parks together and chasing down game balls in the stands. This is the third stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I experience the Subway Series from a different perspective. In today's podcast I speak to Bleacher Creature Bald Vinny and a father and son who have bonded over winning free tickets to Yankee games. This is the second stop on my 30-stadium tour.

Join me as I sit through a rain delay at Citi Field, talk to a Mets fans and have a great chat with author Matt Silverman. This is the first stop on my 30-stadium tour.

A quick introduction to the Rounding Third Podcast. I am visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums in one season and sharing the stories that make each team unique. Welcome to Rounding Third!