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Interviews with coaches, players, team employees and fans of minor league and collegiate summer teams, with a heavy emphasis on the Mid America League and Abilene Flying Bison. I will try to bring interesting stories that may go unnoticed by the average fan. Rest assured, this is a simple podcast brought to you by a simple man!
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James is the Director of Broadcasting and radio voice of the Abilene Flying Bison. Only 28 years old, he already has 28 years of experience calling multiple sports. James shares engaging tales and shares the highlights of his experiences that have brought him to this point his broadcast career. You are sure to enjoy our conversation and, like me, long for more as the episode ends. Follow James on social media platforms: X - @JamesTrietley Instagram - jamestrietley Cover Photo Credit Abi...
In addition to being the mayor of the Dad Hat Chronicles, Donnie Wise is a NY Yankees, Columbia Fireflies and Clemson Tigers fan and sports traveler. You are sure to be entertained by his stories, especially the tales of how he got his hero's autograph and the decision for he and his wife to attend the World Series despite having a newborn at home. Follow Donnie on Social Media: X & Threads - @wisedrjr Instagram - the mayor_dhcsports Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutch...
In this episode, I got to visit with the on-field host and emcee for the Abilene Flying Bison, Caleb Evans. Caleb is multi-talented and has an engaging personality. Hear his back story and how he ended up finding this role. After listening to Caleb, you will want to visit a game in person simply to see him in action! Find Caleb on all social media platforms: the_caleb_evans Intro Music: Sunrise - Caleb Evans Outro Music: Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man!...
Hear some of my favorite, if not best, calls from the high school games I am fortunate enough to call. In my free time, I am the radio (online) voice for the Baird Bears, a Texas 1A school just west of Abilene on Interstate 20. You can catch Bear games live at ftlgradio.com and scroll to the Baird High School link. FTLGRADIO.COM - https://network1sports.com/station/katxnet12 Facebook - Baird Bears Radio Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram ...
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season. Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Threads - @terry.mccutchen www.foultipsandbatflips.com
Rodrigo is one of only a few players to have played for the Abilene Flying Bison in both 2024 and 2025. He recounts his time in Abilene, as well as his roots in the game and where he is currently on his baseball journey. You're sure to enjoy my conversation with the man with one of the smoothest pre-at-bat routine in baseball. Rodrigo Instagram - @r_bravo31 Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Threads - @terry.mccutchen www.foultipsandbat...
An avid baseball enthusiast, Zach Beeson has tied his love of baseball and cuisine into an enriching life for himself and his family. While scheduling around his duty commitments in the Army National Guard, Captain Beeson has been able to visit many interesting and unique locations with many more on his bucket list. I enjoyed getting to visit with Zach and look forward to one day meeting him in person. Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Th...
You won’t want to miss this deep dive into Patrick Larson’s love of sports and his wide-ranging list of favorite teams. Patrick also opens up about a recent period of self-reflection, exploring how his teams’ results and cap collection affect his daily life and how he’s working to find a healthier balance between his love for people and his love for sports and other passions. Patrick Larson: X - @patlarson1 Instagram - milbhathistory Intro Music: Champions of the World Outro...
Mid America League Commissioner Nick Weisenborn discusses 2026 and beyond, including 4 new franchises for the upcoming summer. This is Nick's third visit. I appreciate the time he gives and detail with which he answers my questions. X - @MALBaseball2024 Instagram - @midamericaleague / @n_weisenborn Facebook - Mid America League www.malbaseball.com Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Threads - @terry.mccutchen www.foultipsandbatflips.com
Ronnie Rantz is a legend in his home state of Louisiana. From his collegiate career under legendary coach Skip Bertman, where he helped lead the Tigers to their first national championship until today, Ronnie has been a prominent figure in the Bayou sports scene. After a career in professional baseball, and an arm injury ushered in a move into broadcasting where Rantz has become most widely acclaimed. In addition to years behind the mic, Rantz has also hosted radio shows for local ESPN radio ...
Spencer is an up-and-coming radio broadcaster for the Down East BirdDawgs in Kinston, NC. Spencer was with the Sherman Shadowcats in their inaugural season, which is how we met. I'm honored to have Spencer join me to catch up and learn about his love of sports and quick ascension into professional baseball. Spencer Pattison - X - @SpencerPattison Instagram - @spencerpattison LinkedIn - Spencer Pattison This episode begins with the beginning of a phone call complaining about a broken bird dog....
In this interview with Texas A&M Corpus Christi head baseball coach, former Abilene Prairie Dog and Cooper Cougar, Scott Malone, we discuss what it was like to be raised by a legendary coach, how his baseball journey progressed and led him to the Division I coaching level, and what it's like to be the father of one of the highest ranked softball prospects in her high school class. You are sure to feel Coach Malone's love of his family, competition and the game of baseball through his enga...
I interview Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark and freelance photographer/reporter Brandon McAuliffe to discuss the bombshell move of both the Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats from the Mid America League to the Texas Collegiate League. Brandon and I also discuss Texas High School football, where he spends many nights in the fall. Brandon: X - @sportsfreaknut Instagram - brandon_mcauliffe Abilene Flying Bison: X - @ABIFlyingBison In...
Katie Woods, as Director of the National Baseball Congress World Series, discusses her role as caretaker of one of the oldest continuous sporting events in the US. Under her leadership, the tournament has seen the revival of Baseball Around the Clock as well as creative and innovative practices to grow both the tournament and its Hall of Fame. The list of MLB players who once played in the NBC World Series is lengthy. Katie is leading the charge to improve the information and presentati...
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Scott Kirk, Executive Vice President for the new summer collegiate baseball team in Bryan, TX. Don't forget to rate and share the podcast with your friends. Bryan Baseball team online: Facebook - Bryan Baseball www.baseballinbryan.com Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Threads - @terry.mccutchen www.foultipsandbatflips.com
Scott Kirk, formerly with the Abilene Flying Bison, is the Executive Vice President for the new Bryan franchise in the Mid America League. This collegiate summer wood bat team will begin play in 2026. You are sure to enjoy Scott's stories from his time as a sports reporter as well as working with several different baseball teams in the history of Abilene, Texas. Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Threads - @terry.mccutchen www.foultipsand...
Join me as I rank the top 5 ballparks and games in several categories. I had fun creating the list based solely off of the games that my wife and I attended in person. Let me know where you agree or disagree. Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen Threads - @terry.mccutchen www.foultipsandbatflips.com
In this episode, I visit with a pair of Abilene Flying Bison season ticket holders who gave up annual Texas Rangers' tickets to support their local collegiate summer wood bat team. As lifelong baseball fans, Tique and Stacy parlayed their multiple trips to Arlington each season into a bucket list goal of following the Rangers to all the Major League ballparks. I think you'll enjoy hearing their story. Music by Hunter Hutchinson. Hunter is a former student of mine. Thank you Hunter for...
The conclusion to a fun conversation I had with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators superfan, Mississippi's Abilene Flying Bison honorary representative, and lifelong baseball fan. In this episode, Johnny discusses his plans and desire to travel in 2026, his dream location for collegiate summer league baseball, and how the purity and simplicity of collegiate summer ball are what draw him tot this level of the game. Follow Johnny: X/Twitter - @JohnnyMilbfan Facebook - Johnny Bowl...
Part 1 of 2 with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gator Superfan and one of the Abilene Flying Bison's biggest online supporters. In this episode, Johnny discusses how he became a baseball fan and his recent trip to the Louisiana Bayou to see his beloved Gumbeaux Gators in action. You're sure to be charmed by Johnny's engaging stories and infectious laugh, all delivered with a smooth Southern accent. Twitter/X - @JohnnyMilbfan Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagr...
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