Ballpark Road Trip

We're in Detroit, checking out Comerica Park. Jacob talks about hitting ballpark number 30 earlier this year (01:00) before checking in with Robert Sole about what to see and do at the Tigers' home yard. (08:25). Then, Jacob scores Detroit as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City and talks about his favorite feature of the park (35:15).Oh, by the way...There are 33 tiger heads with baseballs in their mouths at Comerica Park...in case you were wondering.

Part 2 of our 2024 Ballpark trip takes us to Houston, TX, and to what was, at the time, called Minute Maid Park. We get right into things and talk to Astros fan Maui Mau about his home park (02:25) before talking to our new friend and Astros fan Leanna from the 3rd deck in right field. (39:50). This show was originally recorded in 2024 and was a part of our season 1To get in touch with the show, email us at tourswithjacob@gmail.com

In this special episode of Ballpark Road Trip, we bring you our 2024 Ballpark trip: The 2024 Juice Box Tour. Part 1 covers Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Before our trip, we spoke with Laura Smith (02:25) about her home ballpark, before taking you live to Jacob's hotel room after the game for some immediate thoughts (31:45). Next week, we bring you Pt 2 of the trip from Houston and their own brand of Orange Juice.

We're visiting MLB's newest ballpark, Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Jacob discusses his first two trips to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, in 2017 and 2022 (01:00), including an unfortunate incident on his bachelor weekend. Then he speaks to Emily and James Landry about being season ticket holders out near the bullpens (14:05). We end the show the way we do every week; rating Dallas as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (45:20).

This week, we are headed to Denver to check out Coors Field, one of the first handful of retro ballparks. After Jacob talks about his trip to Denver in 2022, we speak with Kyle and Rose, two Rockies fans who haven't let the team's recent play get in the way of their marriage (05:15). Then we see how Denver rates as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City before heading out on Jake's Favorite Feature of the ballpark (38:35)

We're in Cobb County to go to a Braves game.. Jacob talks about his visit to The Battery in 2021, his first Road Trip post-COVID. Then, Jacob talks to Zack Tucker about his recommendations for Truist Park (06:50). Later in the show, Jacob scores Atlanta as a Ballpark Road Trippin City (37:50)If you want to get in touch with the show to share your ballpark recommendation, record an audio file on your phone and email it to tourswithjacob@gmail.com and we will air it on the show.

Today we are in Miami, checking out the Marlins' ultra-modern ballpark, Loan Depot Park. Jacob talks about his first visit to Marlins Park back in 2018 and thanks his wife for being cool enough to go to a baseball game on their honeymoon. He then talke to Marlins STH Renee Portalatin about her home ballpark (06:30). Then Jacob rates Miami as a Ballpark Road Trippin' city before giving his favorite feature of the stadium (38:50).If you'd like to be a part of the show, please email a voice memo to tourswithjacob@gmail.com, and we will get it on the show.

We're back in St. Louis for our second ballpark. Jacob talks about his trip to Busch Stadium in 2019 with his dad, and then talks to Matt Fernandez about his move from California to St. Louis and his experience at both the former and current Busch Stadiums (07:45). As always, we end the show seeing how St Louis stacks up as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (27:25)..

We're in the Upper Midwest this week visiting Target Field in Minneapolis. Jacob recounts how his ballpark journey took him to Minnesota in 2015 and then talks to the Head of Ballpark Tours for the Twins, Ivan Cordova (06:40). Always a great pleasure to speak with someone from the tours department. After that, Jacob scores Minneapolis as a Balpark Road Trippin' City. (43:22)To get in touch with the show, you can send an email to tourswithjacob@gmail.com

Today, we're in Canada. Specifically, we are in Toronto visiting The Rogers Centre.Jacob talks about his memorable visit as part of his 2013 "Yoyo and Coco do America" road trip (01:00) before talking to longtime Jays fan and season ticket holder Lorne Kurtz (06:54).We end the show as we always do, rating Toronto as a ballpark city...well, we don't ALWAYS rank Toronto...just this episode (41:25).If you'd like to get in touch with a show to give a suggestion or recommendation, please email us at tourswithjacob@gmail.com

"Cleveland, city of light, city of magic.Cleveland, city of light, you're calling me. Cleveland, even now I can remember. 'Cause the Cuyahoga River goes smokin' through my dreams."This week, we talk Progressive Field with Greg and Lucas Foote (05:40). Then, as always, we end the show rating Cleveland as a Ballpark Road Trippi' City. (32:15).Cleveland Rocks!

We are back in Chicago, visiting the South Side and Rate Field. Jacob starts by talking about his 2013 Ballpark Road Trip: Coco and Yoyo do America (01:18) before talking to Luke Zeigler about being a White Sox fan during these lean years, where to visit on a trip to Rate Field, and possibly some things to do in the neighborhood (4:50). We end the show by seeing how Chicago scores as one of our Ballpark Road Trippin' Cities (38:15).

We are in the District of Columbia checking out a game at Nationals Park. Jacob talks about his first 2 trips to the nation's capital (00:55) before speaking with Marion and Anna Serfass, two Nationals fans who touch on all the great things to do in and around the ballpark(05:15). After that, Jacob talks about a fun non-baseball recommendation before seeing how Washington D.C. stands up as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (31:40).FRIDAY EVENING PARADE AT MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, D.C.https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Parade-Information/#tab/friday-evening-paradesBen's Chili Bowlhttps://benschilibowl.comAtlas Brew Workshttps://atlasbrewworks.com/pages/navy-yard?srsltid=AfmBOooO3ee3rkZ1f5_VquRYHecmuCaJ3tmu81LOX-tCiNZmlE5ANLT8Exorcist Stepshttps://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Exorcist+Steps/@38.9054811,-77.0727549,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7b70d36c649b5:0xd0903e57cc46bce3!8m2!3d38.9054811!4d-77.07018!16s%2Fg%2F11sfdlc87v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMS4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D

We are in Queens, New York for our second Ballpark in 2 days. Jacob begins by talking about his first visit to Citi Field in 2011 (00:55) before speaking with Russell Rivera about his home ballpark (04:40). Then, Jacob shares a few more NY tips, including how to get cheap tickets to a Broadway show, his favorite neighborhood to stay in, and a very surprising food recommendation (36:30). Los Tacos No. 1https://maps.app.goo.gl/D3fEqopDLnZERx429

This week is all about Yankee Stadium. Jacob begins by talking about his visits to old Yankee Stadium and his first trip to the new ballpark back in 2011 (01:50) before talking to Brett Searson and Michael Margolis of the New York Yankees about the best advice for visiting a game in the Bronx (07:00). We talk a lot about the Yankees museum, the food options and how safe visiting fans can feel making their way to a game. Jacob ends the podcast by rating NYC as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (43:00).

This week we are heading to Japan to continue with our International detour. We talk with Gabe Lerman about his book "Japanball Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball" and get a lot of great information about going to games overseas (05:00). Then Jacob gives some recommendations for things to do based on his last trip to Japan in 2023. (37:30). Many of those recommendations are listed below.TOKYOOmoide Yokochohttps://www.timeout.com/tokyo/restaurants/where-to-eat-at-omoide-yokocho-in-Sushi-yahttps://japancultureguide.com/food/98Abbey Roadhttps://www.eng.abbeyroad.ne.jpKYOTOOtagi Nenbutsuji Templehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/SavBxeZsJqbbBJ8S9Nanzen-jihttps://maps.app.goo.gl/TeXqGTvhz5fjbpjM7Kyoto Obubu Tea Farmshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/MDGNSxzkF32vM6Pn6Es Con Field Hokkaidohttps://www.fighters.co.jp/expansion/2025/beginner/en/index.htmlSumo Tournamenthttps://www.sumo.or.jp/EnTicket/year_schedule/

We're headed out of the country to check out baseball in South Korea. Jacob talks about what brought him to live in Korea back in 2006 (00:55) before talking to Shane Barclay of the Baseball Tour Company Japanball about his trips to Seoul and beyond (07:00). They talk about how to get tickets, what to expect at the ballpark, the makeup of the KBO fans as well as some differences between the experience at a Korean baseball game and a Japanese game. To end the podcast, Jacob gives some tips on having a good trip to South Korea (39:00).Japanball Korean Tourshttps://japanball.com/baseball-tours/south-korea/Get To Know the KBOhttps://www.axios.com/2020/05/06/korea-baseball-organization-kbo-rules-teams-historySeoul Metro Maphttps://www.urbanrail.net/as/kr/seoul/seoul-map.htmInformation on SPAREX jimjilbang and spahttps://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/133675-seoul-dongdaemun-sparex-jjimjilbang-sauna-admission-ticket/Blackpink Music Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32si5cfrCNcPlease hit that subscribe button and if you want to get in touch with the show, you can reach out by email at tourswithjacob@gmail.comAlso, you can follow us on Instagram@tourswithjacob

We're in San Diego checking out Petco Park. Jacob talks about his first visit to the park in March 2006 for the inaugural World Baseball Classic (01:25) before talking to Bob Kennedy about all the cool places, great food and fun times at Petco Park (o6:20). We end the show looking at San Diego and how it stands up as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (37:20).Baja Rick's Cantina https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMBt6mAnuMVYvNwV6Kansas City BBQ https://maps.app.goo.gl/7yDSHT1JqV4HNnQq9Lane Field Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/33SoaMo9kYfGk2Vu6Contact the Showtourswithjacob on IG and by email tourswithjacob@gmail.com

We are in Seattle for Ballpark number 14 on our list of 30. Jacob Talks about his previous visits to T-Mobile Park (01:08) before talking to John Guncy about the ins and outs of the stadium and how best to visit. (09:55). Later, Jacob sees how Seattle measures up as a Great Ballpark Road Trippin' City (44:30).Please hit that subscribe button and if you want to get in touch with the show, you can reach out by email at tourswithjacob@gmail.comAlso, you can follow us on Instagram @tourswithjacob

It’s the Season 2 premiere, and we are headed to Arizona for Spring Training. No guests this week, but we have an actual road trip to cover.Jacob starts by talking about his first trip to the Cactus League in 1991 (05:45) and when to go to spring training(09:10)before diving into his (dog friendly) 2025 road trip (11:55). We visit Cammelback Ranch in Glendale (14:45) and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale (17:10) before taking in a dog day in Surprise (21:55). We finish the episode with Hohokam Stadium and Goodyear Ballpark (24:40).Please like, subscribe and follow us on Instagram at TourswithjacobIf you'd like to get in touch with the program, you can email your comments or recommendations to tourswithjacob@gmail.com. If you'd like to send a voice memo with a recommendation, we will try to play them on the program whenever we can. We want to hear from you.