Ballpark Banter: Exploring the 30 MLB Stadiums

The ballpark gurus explore the last of the (current) 30 ballparks: their home stadium, T-Mobile Park. In this episode, Kellan and Travis take you through a history of the home of the Mariners, walking you through everything from when Cal Ripken Jr was nearly killed by ceiling tiles—to the season that saved baseball in Seattle. Then, we go "around the bases" of T-Mobile Park, exploring its amazing views, The 'Pen, and the stunning art in the park. Support the show This podcast is brought to yo...

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Giants, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the items on the left field grandstand, and Oracle's amazing public transit access. Check out Red's Java House if you head to a game! Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and lea...

The ballpark gurus explore the Oakland Coliseum—yes, it's still there!—giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its foul territory, Mount Davis, and the fact that it's below sea level. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

The ballpark gurus explore the home of the San Diego Padres, giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the gigantic "Park in the Park" in center field, and the numerous elements of the city you can find sprinkled throughout the grounds. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at b...

The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Marlins, taking you through a history of this stadium and diving deep into its sustainability measures, controversial "Marlinator" statue, and the many architectural elements that make it MLB's most unique venue. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore baseball's youngest stadium, giving you a history of the home of the Rangers and then taking you deeper through its unique roof, extra-bouncy turf, and the wacky dimensions throughout the park—which are actually subtle odes to Texas legends. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more...

The ballpark gurus explore "The Juicebox," giving you a history of this park and then diving deep into old Union Station, the train carting oranges, and the ode to old Tal's Hill in center field. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore The Trop, giving you a history of baseball's last indoor-only stadium before diving deeper into its obscure catwalks, Touch Tank, and the Ted Williams Museum. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Braves, giving you a history of this young stadium and then diving deeper into its suburban location, nature-filled batter's eye, and The Chop. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Reds, giving you a history of this stadium and diving deep into its wonderful art, riverboat-themed outfield concourse, and the many odes to Pete Rose sprinkled throughout. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore a stadium known as "the ballpark that forever changed baseball," taking you through a history of this influential park and then diving deep into the B&O Warehouse, Eutaw Street, and the two orange seats in the outfield. Be sure to check out Pickles Pub if you're heading to a game! Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership...

The ballpark gurus explore Progressive Field, giving you a history of this park and diving deeper into its compact size, "little Green Monster," and the John Adams bleachers. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Nationals Park, giving you a history of this stadium and its trendsetting retro-modern style, before diving into its famous Presidents Race, NATS chant, and bullpen cart. This episode is brought to you by Solace Outpost - Navy Yard. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ball...

The ballpark gurus explore perhaps the mecca of ballparks, Fenway Park, giving you the full history of this famed stadium and then diving into the reasons for its wonky dimensions, Pesky's pole, and the lone red seat in deep right field. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

The ballpark gurus explore Citi Field, giving you a history of this park, its connections with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and bridge motif that surrounds both the stadium and Mets branding in general. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore "The Bank," giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deep into its tailgate culture, Ashburn Alley, eternal #RingTheBell rallying cry, and—of course—the Philly Phanatic. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

The ballpark gurus explore The Stadium, giving you a history of this classic park, its historic predecessor, and the odes to the past that are sprinkled all around. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Blue Jays, giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its trendsetting dome, unique art pieces, and hotel in centerfield. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Pirates, giving you a history of this gorgeous park before diving deeper into the Roberto Clemente Bridge, incredible view, and those immaculately trimmed hedges in the batter's eye. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Tigers, giving you a history of this beautiful ballpark and then diving deeper into its historic neighboring buildings, intimidating stone tigers, and family-friendly carnival rides. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.