Podcasts about wichita wind surge

Ben Hartman, Head Groundskeeper for the Wichita Wind Surge, welcomed Jakob Scales onto his crew when he was just 16 years old and has been one of his biggest supporters ever since. After a successful year in Arizona working in both the MLB and NFL, Scales shares how important mentors have been in his trail blazing time in the industry. Here's what you'll hear from these two in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Growing the turf industry and growing the brand Social media and portfolio building  What's next for the duo? 

In this episode, we have a rising star in the industry, Ben Hartman of the Witchita Wind Surge. Such an amazing conversation with an awesome human being with a real passion for the industry. We also talk about the future generation and our role in creating the best opportunity moving forward. Be sure to check it out.

Ben Hartman, Director of Field Operations for the Wichita Wind Surge, joins Meg for our next Groundskeeper Chat series: Routes to Turf! Hartman's story is unique because he represents the small percentage of the industry that knew about sports turf as a young kid! Listen along for how Hartman has made mentorship, advocacy and branding a priority in his career!

The Missions are back from Corpus Christi, so Jeremy and Brian discuss the previous series against the Hooks while chatting about the ongoing homestand with the Wichita Wind Surge. 1888 also welcomes John Conniff of the "MadFriars," a website that covers the entire San Diego Padres system, while debuting a fun new competition between the hosts.

There's a new General Manager in Wichita. Matt Hamilton has taken over as the GM for the Wichita Wind Surge, the Double A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Matt shares about his previous experiences in baseball in Amarillo and Scranton prior to coming to Wichita. He shares what his plans are for promotions and things to do at Riverfront Stadium when fans come to the ballpark. Hear Matt's goal before he retires and his Proffitt & Loss.Follow the Wind Surge online.Wichita Wind Surge - Website: https://www.milb.com/wichitaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/WindSurgeICT/ (@WindSurgeICT)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WindSurgeICT/ (@WindSurgeICT)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

A promotion is seeing the Wichita Wind Surge change their name for a couple of games to the Wichita Chili Buns.  Steve asks the question, "why?"  And we go down that rabbit hole on a Friday edition of Steve and Ted in the Morning.

Complete Show - Plenty to talk about today on Sports Daily including a pair of Shocker wins.  Plus we check in with our Wildcat insider Tim Fitzgerald and say hi to the new General Manager of the Wichita Wind Surge.

Hour 1 - Court appearance for a man accused of killing a Wichita woman

Jakob "Bobber" Scales joins us for this week's #GroundskeeperChat to share his POV as a proud member of the next generation in the turf industry. Bobber talks about everything from his move from Wichita Kansas to Surprise Arizona , building his social portfolio and the origin story behind his nickname. Listen along to Bobber's full episode to hear:   How he turned his covid hobby into a career  Strategies for securing the next step  Building a social portfolio to serve as a resume  How veterans can help attract or inspire the next generation  Lastly, "The Weather Report"  A little bit more about our guest... Jakob "Bobber" Scales is a student at Ottawa University in Arizona and aspiring sports turf manager.  After three summers working with the Wichita Wind Surge, Jakob moved to Arizona to attend school and work at the Royals/Rangers spring training complex, Surprise Sports Complex.

On this week's episode, Derek and JP do their last stand up sets inside of the Looney Bin, and Scotty is not in the best of moods. The Wichita Wind Surge end a game on an inside-the-park home run, and a female boxer increased her OF following. Are shock collars on children overrated or underrated, and what would you do if your son got the teacher you wanted? Turns out strip twister is a new game, and some side effects may just be the normal life of JP. What kind of people annoy you the most, and would you let your wife control the shock collar around your neck? Enjoy another episode, and keep on laughing assholes!

On this week's episode, the Wichita Wind Surge wrap up the series with Springfield, and Riverfront Stadium got to see a pitcher who will certainly be in the MLB Hall of Fame. Kids take over the ballpark this last Friday, and found themselves on the field, on the radio, and many other things we may take for granted. Now, the Wind Surge start a two-week road trip in NW Arkansas, and then onto Frisco against the Texas Ranger's AA affiliate. The Wind Surge will be on national TV on a couple games this season on Stadium TV, and you probably have that channel and didn't even know it. We have a great summer of baseball left, and it's just starting to heat up. Enjoy another episode, and as always #SurgeUp Wichita!

Scotty & Tim talk about the first opening series to kick off the 2023 Wind Surge season, and the record crowd at Riverfront Stadium on Opening Day. The Kansas weather did not disappoint on opening day, and congratulations to President Jay Miller as he gets his first win as the President of the Wichita Wind Surge. Roster moves have already affected the Wind Surge players, and Edouard Julien does something amazing in his MLB debut, and he does it in Yankee Stadium. As we kick off the 2023 season, we are excited for that baseball is back, and there are a lot of surprises to get ready for. We are ready for another exciting season, and as always, #SurgeUp!

Today's guest is Peter Larson, Pitching Coach for the Twins AAA-Affiliate in St. Paul.  Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including:Moving up the coaching ranks in pro ballWorking with athletes going through rehabChanges in the Twins minor league programs and trainingTurning data into an actionable game plan, especially during the seasonWorking with the bio-mechanists and big takeawaysPeter is entering his fifth season with the Twins organization after spending the 2022 as the pitching coach with the Twins Double-A affiliate, the Wichita Wind Surge. Before that, he was the pitching coach with the Twins Single-A affiliate in 2021. Prior to that, he was also the Twins minor league rehab pitching coach.Previously, he spent four seasons in the collegiate ranks with Fordham University (2018), University of Albany (2017), Siena College (2016), and King University in Bristol, TN (2015).He played baseball at Ferrum College for four years and graduated in 2009 with a degree in business management. He completed his own playing career in 2011. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/ Call us at 201-308-3363 Email us at rpp@RocklandPeakPerformance.com Website ...

We're back with another new episode of the KOGpod and this is a special episode.Blake and Tommy kick off the show with the announcement that this is the last regularly scheduled episode of Keeper of the Games.  After 3 and a half years, 4 seasons and 115 episodes, the guys have decided to put a bow on the podcast for now.  While there may be special episodes in the future, regularly scheduled shows will cease with this new episode.  So let's get right into it!On this episode, the guys talking about the Royals start to the season and the concerns with the starting lineup, big things happening for Wichita State diamond sports, a great start to the year for the Wichita Wind Surge, our final Wichita Whiparound focusing on the Wichita Thunder and Wichita State women's hoops and more!Thanks for listening and watching the KOGpod!

Hour 1 - The home opener for the 3rd season of the Wichita Wind Surge is getting underway.  And that kicks off the discussion on a Tuesday edition of Sports Daily with Jacob and Tommy.

Pat talks grounds-keeping with Wichita Wind Surge's very own Ben Hartman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are officially back from our long winter's rest!  Hope everyone had a great holiday and it's time to dive into the first episode of 2023 of the KOGpod!On this episode #108:- Since we've been out, the Kansas City Chiefs grabbed the #1 seed in the AFC and will have a bye going into the divisional round.  Blake and Tommy discuss their confidence level for KC in the playoffs and what it might take for them to make a Super Bowl run and who could possibly get in their way.- The Kansas State Wildcats finished out a phenomenal season with an unfortunate loss in the Sugar Bowl to Alabama.  With Will Howard returning next year, a great recruiting class coming in,, but the loss of top performers Deuce Vaughn, Malik Knowles and Felix Anudike-Uzomah all declaring for the NFL Draft, what should the expectations for the Cats be next season?- The Kansas Jayhawks fell in a highly entertaining Liberty Bowl to Arkansas in 3 OT's 55-53.  Defense should be the focus of this program to improve in 2023, but Blake and Tommy talk about how far off the Hawks are in being a complete team next year.- Our Wichita Whiparound has an update on All Metro HS football, plus a new, but familiar face running the Wichita Wind Surge and a permanent home for the NBC World Series for the next two seasons.- The show wraps up with quick updates on all 3 area Division 1 basketball programs, namely how the Jayhawks are one of the best teams in America, the Shockers are struggling to find their identity and win conference games, and the Wildcats are one of the biggest surprises on the hardwood in the country this season.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

Returning president Jay Miller of the Wichita Wind Surge talks about minor-league baseball and new ownership for the club in 2023.

Tim Grubbs joined us on this week's EFA episode. Tim called New Orleans Zephyrs and New Orleans Baby Cakes games for 17 years and is the current radio broadcaster for the Wichita Wind Surge. Tim tells us about his transition from New Orleans to Wichita and who some of his radio influences were growing up.He also discusses Walk-Off City and shares his Proffitt & Loss with us.Follow the Wichita Wind Surge and Tim online.Tim Grubbs -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrtimgrubbs (@MrTimGrubbs)Wind Surge - Website: https://www.milb.com/wichitaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/windsurgeict/ (@WindSurgeICT)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/windsurgeict (@WindSurgeICT)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

An announcement Monday, MLB has approved the sale of the Wichita Wind Surge to a new ownership group.  The team is part of the deal, some of the promised surrounding development is not.  Jacob and Tommy react on a Tuesday Sports Daily.

It's the final episode of 2022 as Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor get ready for Christmas right here on the KOGpod!On this episode #107:- The Kansas State Wildcats are Big 12 champs after beating TCU in an instant classic in overtime.  The Wildcats are now headed to the Sugar Bowl where they will take on Alabama.  The guys discuss the future of the program and if expectations for national championships for Chris Klieman's program are now appropriate moving forward.- The Kansas Jayhawks football squad are heading to the Liberty Bowl where they will take on Arkansas.  Blake and Tommy discuss the Jayhawks in a bowl game for the first time in 15 years and the solid footing that this program is on now.- Shocker basketball sits at 4-4 after back to back losses (Missouri in overtime and Kansas State by 5).  The Shockers are playing good defense but are having trouble scoring.  The guys talk about adjustments that Isaac Brown could make to help the Shockers win these games moving into conference play.- The Kansas City Chiefs drop another game to the Cincinnati Bengals and fall to 9-3.  The Chiefs lose home field advantage with the loss and their defense really struggled in the loss.  The guys discuss long term concerns defensively for this squad and what they need to do moving forward to bounce back.- Our Wichita Whiparound has an update on new ownership for the Wichita Wind Surge & more!Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

Football is in full swing and so is fall and so we're back for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!On this episode #103:- The Kansas City Chiefs dropped a rough game on the road to the Indianapolis Colts 20-17 over the weekend to fall to 2-1 on the season.  There are some concerns offensively and on special teams with KC, and Blake and Tommy break down what needs to happen for the Chiefs to bounce back in primetime against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay this Sunday night.- Chris Klieman and the Kansas State Wildcats have had an interesting couple of weeks.  First, they look anemic offensively against Tulane, but then go to Norman and hung 41 in an upset victory over the Oklahoma Sooners.  The Wildcats are 3-1 and Adrian Martinez is the reigning offensive player of the week.  The Cats still control their own destiny in the Big 12, but how far can they go?  The guys discuss.- The Kansas Football Jayhawks are now 4-0!  The guys discuss the size of the crowd in that sellout victory against Duke and where expectations should be now for the undefeated Jayhawks, plus what its going to take for KU to keep Lance Leipold.- It's an end of an era in Kansas City as Dayton Moore, president of baseball ops for the Royals was let go.  Blake and Tommy recap Moore's tenure in KC and what needs to happen for success with the Royals in the future.- Our Wichita Whiparound discusses is all about the Wichita Wind Surge playoff run, KCAC football and a new multi sport complex at Wichita State to replace Cessna Stadium.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

After a loss in Texas, the best of 3 Texas League Championship Series returns to Wichita.  The 'Surge needing wins to stay alive.

Show Date: 9/26/22 Andy talks about NDSU football, and Bemidji State football and High School results. Big Gophers win in East Lansing on Saturday. Gophers are currently ranked #21 in the nation. Albert Pujols, Miquel Sano, Cleveland Guardians and NY Mets were covered next. Dan discusses the Minor League post-season for the MN Twins affiliates. Wichita Wind Surge are in the finals in AA. Dan covers 50+ Baseball State Tournament, the St. Louis Park Bees, Fall Baseball League, the the Twins. Sports and Songs Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1 https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1 https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Football season is here and we're back for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!On this episode #102:- Chris Klieman and the Kansas State Wildcats are 2-0 to start their season with decisive victories over South Dakota and Missouri.  The Wildcats run the football great with Deuce Vaughn and have played solid defense thus far.  What are appropriate expectations for K-State?  Can they compete for a Big 12 Championship?  The guys discuss.- The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their season with a solid road victory in Arizona against the Cardinals and Patrick Mahomes went 30-39 with 360 yards and 5 TD's.  It's a short week though as the Chiefs take on the Chargers at home on Thursday Night Football.  Tommy and Blake recap week 1 and look ahead to week 2.- The Kansas Football Jayhawks are 2-0!  Blake and Tommy break down the KU road victory @ West Virginia in overtime 55-42 and where things stand in the rebuild of year 2 of the Lance Leipold era at Kansas.- Scott Frost is out at Nebraska and both Lance Leipold and Chris Klieman have been connected to the open job.  Blake and Tommy discuss their level of concern over a coach from Kansas heading north to Lincoln.- Our Wichita Whiparound discusses is all about high school football in the metro.- In our Additions, Corrections and Retractions segment, the guys mention the Wichita Wind Surge making the playoffs and the dumpster fire that is the Dallas Cowboys.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

Twins RHP prospect Cody Laweryson joins Locked On Twins to discuss his incredible season, what he's working on, and his goals for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. Laweryson, 24, owns a sterling 0.82 ERA in 54 2/3 innings for the Wichita Wind Surge this season. Cody recently won Texas League Player of the Week and hasn't allowed a run in 11 innings. The Twins selected Laweryson in the 14th round of the 2019 Draft, and that pick looks very solid. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. BlueChew Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins RHP prospect Cody Laweryson joins Locked On Twins to discuss his incredible season, what he's working on, and his goals for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. Laweryson, 24, owns a sterling 0.82 ERA in 54 2/3 innings for the Wichita Wind Surge this season. Cody recently won Texas League Player of the Week and hasn't allowed a run in 11 innings. The Twins selected Laweryson in the 14th round of the 2019 Draft, and that pick looks very solid.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB.BlueChewTry BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is it like to broadcast beach volleyball? How about calling a baseball game from the opponents' owner's box with all of their friends associates right next to you? What podcast do you listen to on long minor league bus rides? We touch on all of this in part 3 of my discussion with Wichita Wind Surge play-by-play broadcaster Tim Grubbs

Imagine watching future hall of famer Vlad Gurrero play before most anyone else! Tim Grubbs did just that. How about current stars like Julio Rodriguez and others? I also ask Tim about calling the longest game in Pacific Coast League history. 

Ever been curious what the grind of a minor league baseball season is like for the broadcaster? We all hear stories about the players riding the bus from city to city but the same goes for Tim Grubbs and most anyone else that takes the minor league baseball path to a play-by-play career. In part 1 of our discussion, we talk about how Tim got into play by play, some of the future hall of fame baseball players he saw first-hand in double-A and other duties he is expected to do.                                                                          

In the 1st hour of episode 267, Shane discusses the news and headlines that came out over the 4th of July weekend as well as his weekend. Shane brings us up to speed on the current state of the Minnesota Twins AA-Affiliate the Wichita Wind Surge, and wraps up with the twitter question of the day presented by Allstate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wichita Wind Surge may not have a long history as the minor league baseball team in Wichita but baseball in Wichita (as we've covered before) does. We sat down high up in the broadcasting booth to talk about the Wichita Wind Surge, how the organization founds its way to Wichita, the new stadium, and the team name. We also got to sit down with Tim Grubbs - the Director of Broadcasting and Team Travel for the Wind Surge. Tim was kind enough to share his story of coming to Wichita, his life with the organization over the years, and how good the nachos are at Riverfront Stadium. We also had a surprise guest Jeff Lutz stop by for a little while, so you won't want to miss that!Follow/Like Us!Website - https://www.wichitapodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wichitapodcast/                          https://www.instagram.com/threeyumsix/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WichitaPodcast                          https://www.facebook.com/threeyumsixTwitter - https://twitter.com/WichitaPodcast                    https://twitter.com/threeyumsixTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wichitapodcastEmail - wichitapodcast@gmail.comWichita Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-HvQ16Chb5FzfXBeXuOMA(3YUM6) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5v3FPrfLHBAbUZ5OBozBgTheme music by Emily Hahn - @emilyhahnmusic on Instagram. Find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere you can stream music! New EP is out NOW called "Brighter Tomorrow." © Wichita Podcast LLC 2022

We have on Bob Moullette from the Wichita Wind Surge this week. He is the Director of Fan Experience for the Double A team for the Minnesota Twins. He previously worked for the New Orleans Baby Cakes before they left New Orleans and rebranded in Wichita.Hear his story as how he explains Wichita's alternate identity, the Wichita Turbo Tubs, was nearly the actual name for the new Wichita baseball club.He explains the difference from rebranding an existing team with the New Orleans Zephyrs to the New Orleans Baby Cakes versus a new team in Wichita.Make sure you come to a game at beautiful Riverfront Stadium in Wichita and see the vision the late Lou Schwechheimer had for a vastly growing city.Follow the Wichita Wind Surge and Bob online.Wichita Wind Surge -Instagram: @windsurgeictTwitter: @WindSurgeICTWebsite: https://www.milb.com/wichitaBob Moullette -Twitter: @thebobbymoshowEarned Fun Average -Instagram: @EarnedFunAvgTwitter: @EarnedFunAvg

Designer extraordinaire Todd Radom is back on Baseball By Design, this time to discuss his work on the Wichita Wind Surge's Pegasus-based brand and what the nickname Wind Surge means to the up-and-coming city of Wichita, Kansas—not to mention the alternate Turbo Tubs brand that he created. The team's director of fan experience Bob Moullette also joins, offering his perspective on the transition from the notably wacky New Orleans Baby Cakes brand to the  more austere Wind Surge identity. Todd Radom Website / Twitter Wichita Wind Surge Website / Twitter / Bob Moullette Twitter Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

We're back with a brand new episode of the KOGpod with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!On this episode #98:- It's time for a state of the union for Shocker athletics.  Blake and Tommy discuss the search for a new athletic director for Wichita State, plus where things stand for the new crop of players for Shocker baseball and more!-We play another game of Do The Royals Suck?  And the resounding answer is YES.  Blake and Tommy discuss the woes in KC and how things got so bad for the Royals.- In more positive news, the Wichita Wind Surge are playing solid baseball right now and are in first place in the Texas League.- Blake and Tommy also discuss the defending national champion Kansas Jayhawks and what it means to have Jalen Wilson returning and Kevin McCullar Jr transferring in to Kansas. - Our Wichita Whiparound discusses college track and field and the upcoming Wichita Open at Crestview Country Club.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

After nearly a month off, Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor are back with a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games!On this episode #97:- Shocker softball and baseball both ended their seasons over the last week.  Shocker softball made the Fayetteville regional before being eliminated and Shocker baseball took an early exit from the AAC tournament.  Blake and Tommy discuss the next steps for both programs and what it will take to move both WSU softball and baseball to the next level.- It's time for another fun edition of Do The Royals Suck?  And the resounding answer is YES.  Blake and Tommy discuss the woes in KC and how things got so bad for the Royals.- In more positive news, the Wichita Wind Surge are playing solid baseball right now and have had a handful of players, most notably Spencer Steer, called up this season.  - Our Wichita Whiparound discusses Shocker track and field and a disgraceful decision by coaches in denying the Derby boys 4x100 relay team the opportunity to compete at state due to an inadvertent error by their coach. - To wrap up the program, in our A's C's and R's segment, we mention KU basketball and football and some K-State football news.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

We have Michael Mills joining us as a guest this week. He's a Wichita Wind Surge season ticket holder and one of Eric's good friends. Hear the story about how he missed out on a foul ball from a big-time major leaguer and losing his hot dog all at the same time.Be sure to follow Michael online.Michael Mills -Twitter: @MichaelMills07Earned Fun Average - Instagram: @EarnedFunAvgTwitter: @EarnedFunAvg

After nearly a month off, Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor are back with a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games!On this episode #96:- Blake and Tommy discuss the April 29, 2022 Andover tornado which hit Tommy's neighborhood and how the recovery process is going for Tommy's neighbors.  If you'd like to help in the efforts, click here.- Wichita State University made a huge leadership change last week by relieving Athletic Director, Darron Boatright of his responsibilities. Blake and Tommy discuss what led up to the firing and where Wichita State will go from here.- Shocker softball and baseball are heading in two different directions as the conference season comes to a close.  Softball is entering the American tournament with their sights set on making a run in postseason play.  Baseball needs to get a few more wins to avoid having the worst season in Shocker baseball history.  The guys discuss the different paths that softball and baseball are on and what needs to happen in postseason play for softball.- Our Wichita Whiparound mentions Breece Hall being drafted by the New York Jets.- To wrap up the program, in our A's C's and R's segment, we mention Wichita Wind Surge news as their season continues.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

Pat talks with Wichita Wind Surge hero of the day Alex Isola, Jesse Newell of the KC Star and breaks down K-State basketball's activity in the transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat debates the Royals ongoing pitching woes, talks with Tim Grubbs of the Wichita Wind Surge and recaps the NBA play-in games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ROCK CHALK CHAMPIONSHIP! We're back with the Championship Edition of Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!On this episode #95:- The Kansas Jayhawks are National Champions!  KU defeated Villanova in the Final Four and then completed the largest comeback in NCAA tournament history by beating North Carolina in the championship game 72-69.  It is the 6th national championship for KU and the 4th NCAA title.  It's Bill Self's 2nd title and the first for the program since 2008.  Blake and Tommy break down everything from the championship, including the huge 2nd half comeback, the success of David McCormack, what this title means for the program and Bill Self, plus what will happen next year with the team.- The Kansas City Royals won on Opening Day led by 5 2/3 innings pitched by Zack Greinke and the game winning RBI by Bobby Witt Jr.  The guys discuss what Witt Jr. brings to this team and preview the upcoming season for the Royals.  Can the Royals play .500 baseball this year?  The guys also give their predictions!- Our Wichita Whiparound discusses Opening Day for the Wichita Wind Surge and Newman University golf.- To wrap up the program, in our A's C's and R's segment, we mention 2 more Shockers in the transfer portal, Dexter Dennis and Morris Udeze.Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. #KOGpod

Two guys from different parts of the country (Kansas and Mississippi) share a random connection. Hear the story about how the New Orleans Baby Cakes left New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Wichita, Kansas.In this episode: New Orleans Zephyrs, New Orleans Baby Cakes, Wichita Wranglers and Wichita Wind Surge.Rate, Review and Subscribe.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.Instagram: @EarnedFunAvgTwitter: @EarnedFunAvg

Come join us at the 2022 Wichita Business Expo at Century II on Thursday, September 29!  This is the premiere business-to-business trade show in Wichita.  No matter what you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo! Learn more now!Ever wonder what it was like to do branding and marketing for a professional sports team?  Bob Moulette shares with Don and Ebony what it has been like to build the MLB affiliated Wind Surge from the ground up.  On this episode we discuss: Building something special from scratch Marketing in professional sports Creating the brand identity of the Wind Surge Culture of the Wind Surge Being Wichita's front porch What the ballpark offers other than baseball? The all-new NBC museum Always give more than you take Learn more about the Wichita Wind Surge:https://www.milb.com/wichitaFacebook ProfileInstagram ProfileTwitter ProfileThe Wind Surge were supposed to begin play in 2020 as the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins in the Pacific Coast League. However, a combination of the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Major League Baseball's realignment of the minor leagues for 2021, resulted in the team changing to Double-A as affiliates of the Twins without having played a Triple-A game.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wind Surge were scheduled to begin their inaugural season on the road playing against the Round Rock Express on April 8, 2020, and to play their first home game on April 14 against the Memphis Redbirds. Initially postponed due to the pandemic, the season was ultimately cancelled on June 30. That summer, owner Lou Schwechheimer also passed awayIn 2021, the team dropped to the Double-A classification without having played a Triple-A game due to Major League Baseball's realignment of the minor leagues after the 2020 season. Instead of being a Miami Marlins affiliate, the Wind Surge became affiliated with the Minnesota Twins. The Wind Surge went on to win the Northern Division title by finishing the 2021 season in first place with a 69–51 record. They qualified for the championship playoffs by possessing the league's best record. In the best-of-five series, they were defeated by the second-place Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 3–2. Wichita manager Ramon Borrego was selected as the league's Manager of the Year.Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fresno State University, California, in 2008, Bob then began working for a casual luxury retailer. Although he worked up to a management role, where he was leading a team of 1,000+ workers, after eight years with the company, Bob decided to make a major career change. In 2013, Bob took an internship with the California League, Colorado Rockies affiliate, Modesto Nuts. In this position, he was responsible for many different responsibilities including developing of the Nuts' social media, marketing, and advertising platforms.In fall of 2016, Bob joined the then named New Orleans Zephyrs as the team embarked on a complete rebrand, transforming into the Baby Cakes. The Baby Cakes rebranding was hugely successful, resulting in over three-quarters of million dollars in merchandise revenue, in a little over one year. Following the 2017 season, Bob was promoted to assistant general manager. In this role, he was responsible for marketing; social media; and all game day responsibilities, employees, training, and the internship program. Thanks to his previous experience in the retail management and internet marketing industries, Bob was able to apply his versatile skills to many aspects of his baseball responsibilities.Bob moved once again from New Orleans to Wichita as he excitedly joined in the process to aid in the building of the Wichita Wind Surge brand. Now, as Director of Fan Experience, he is currently responsible for the many aspects of the business as it relates to the fan experience, but also overseas many aspects of Riverfront Stadium operations and is heavily involved in the Wichita community.A little over a year ago he and his wife Stephanie made their very first house purchase in the Riverside Neighborhood.Other Resources:Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Wichita Wind Surge are playing for championships while the Saints finish up their regular season. The Mighty Mussels and FCL Twins are done, though, with some encouraging and disappointing prospect performances to report. When could we see some Twins top prospects?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Molecule MattressVisit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.NetSuiteNetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program only for those ready to switch today! Head to NetSuite.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Scotty Germann & Tim Grubbs discuss the current playoff implications for the Wichita Wind Surge, and the "fire sale" of the Chicago Cubs that and other roster moves that impacted minor league baseball. The trade deadline was so crazy, and those roster moves may make a huge impact in October. Wichita has become "The Walk-Off City," and the Wind Surge season is coming to a close. The NBC tournament is coming to Riverfront Stadium, and Wichita is pumped to see it. Come on out and enjoy the Wichita tradition of the NBC tournament, and #SurgeUp!

On this week's episode, Scotty and Tim are finally back with another episode to discuss Minor League baseball and the Wichita Wind Surge. We are halfway through the 120-game season, and the Wind Surge are in playoff contention. The Tulsa Drillers are finally coming to Wichita July 13 as our main rival, and now there is a name designated for this rivalry series. They discuss a lot of players moving up in the minor league system, and Wichita has their first Wind Surge player to make it to "The Show." They discuss minor league baseball teams that take different identities, and it is "All-Star Week" in the MLB. Enjoy the podcast, and #SurgeUp!

It's Prospect Friday and the Twins got some more great performances from José Miranda and Josh Winder at Double-A for the Wichita Wind Surge. Brent Rooker raked for the Saints, and Gabriel Maciel had a nice week for the Kernels. Listen for all the coverage. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Fully Loaded ChewFully Loaded Chew is offering LOCKED ON “TEAM” listeners a special offer – Rightnow you can try a can for just $1. Go to www.fullyloadedchew.com and use promo code: “LockedOn”WealthfrontTo get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/LockedOnMLBFreshlyRight now, Freshly is offering our listeners $40 off your first two orders when you go to Freshly.com/LockedOn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back after a week off due to Justin and Steve working the 1st Sunday Home Game of the Wichita Wind Surge. Brandon is back with his movie review; JT has a unique Top 5 that has touched all of us in one way or another. We have a donated beer this week and Brandon brings us one too. Tune in, hang out, we have plenty of chairs and we guarantee you will be entertained

For the last month or so, Ben Hartman has been the first head groundskeeper in the history of the Wichita Wind Surge. Back in 2018, he worked on the Houston Astros grounds crew *and* as the assistant superintendent at Magnolia Creek Golf Club ... at the same time.

It's official: The St.Paul Saints are now the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Additionally, the Wichita Wind Surge will take over at Double-A, replacing the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a league-wide realignment to bring affiliates closer to their parent clubs. In another move, the Cedar Rapids Kernels will swap with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels as the team's new High-A affiliate.Plus, Gabrielle Starr talks Red Sox, trade targets and more in part one of our in-depth conversation.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices