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As Steve Jobs once observed, people often don't know what they want until you show it to them. Sacred Grounds
Now, we are certainly not comparing ourselves to Steve Jobs (that would be absolutely ridiculous), but we ARE saying that Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie covers a part of baseball that you never knew you wanted to hear - the story behind the story.....and then some!
In Sacred Grounds, the book, you'll hear firsthand accounts from people connected to some of baseball's most unforgettable moments. There's Mike Bacsik, who embraced his place in history after giving up Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run and later built a successful career in media. Jeff Huson shares what it was like standing just feet away at third base on September 6, 1995, when Cal Ripken Jr. broke baseball's most unbreakable record — the consecutive games streak. And Larry Doby Jr. offers a rare look at what it was like growing up as the son of Hall of Famer Larry Doby, one of the most important — and often under-recognized — pioneers in the game.
Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie brings all of this to life....plus we will make you laugh. (Mainly Robby, but we'll let Paul give it his best shot, too!)
Paul Hogan is a retired, 23-year City of Pittsburgh firefighter He has a deep baseball knowledge, humor, bad haircut and passion for getting to all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. He's at 26 and counting, with only Houston, Toronto, Tampa Bay & San Diego remaining.
Robby Incmikoski spent 16 seasons as a TV reporter & host in baseball with three teams - Minnesota Twins (2009 to 2012), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013-2023) and Texas Rangers (2024). Then in 2025, he took a look through his contact list and came up with Sacred Grounds, the book, which has photos & stories from 120 people from all across America's Pastime. He traveled the MLB circuit with a digital camera, starting on Opening Day, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston and ending in Oakland at the late, great Coliseum in 2024 while working with the Rangers, and took photos from all around each of MLB's 30 ballparks!
This show brings all of the above to life....and please, tell Paul he is as funny as he thinks he is!
Now, we are certainly not comparing ourselves to Steve Jobs (that would be absolutely ridiculous), but we ARE saying that Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie covers a part of baseball that you never knew you wanted to hear - the story behind the story.....and then some!
In Sacred Grounds, the book, you'll hear firsthand accounts from people connected to some of baseball's most unforgettable moments. There's Mike Bacsik, who embraced his place in history after giving up Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run and later built a successful career in media. Jeff Huson shares what it was like standing just feet away at third base on September 6, 1995, when Cal Ripken Jr. broke baseball's most unbreakable record — the consecutive games streak. And Larry Doby Jr. offers a rare look at what it was like growing up as the son of Hall of Famer Larry Doby, one of the most important — and often under-recognized — pioneers in the game.
Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie brings all of this to life....plus we will make you laugh. (Mainly Robby, but we'll let Paul give it his best shot, too!)
Paul Hogan is a retired, 23-year City of Pittsburgh firefighter He has a deep baseball knowledge, humor, bad haircut and passion for getting to all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. He's at 26 and counting, with only Houston, Toronto, Tampa Bay & San Diego remaining.
Robby Incmikoski spent 16 seasons as a TV reporter & host in baseball with three teams - Minnesota Twins (2009 to 2012), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013-2023) and Texas Rangers (2024). Then in 2025, he took a look through his contact list and came up with Sacred Grounds, the book, which has photos & stories from 120 people from all across America's Pastime. He traveled the MLB circuit with a digital camera, starting on Opening Day, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston and ending in Oakland at the late, great Coliseum in 2024 while working with the Rangers, and took photos from all around each of MLB's 30 ballparks!
This show brings all of the above to life....and please, tell Paul he is as funny as he thinks he is!
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Joey Cora returns to Sacred Grounds for Episode 18 with Robby and Uncle Paulie. The Vanderbilt Baseball Hall of Famer, 1997 MLB All-Star, former Pirates coach, White Sox World Series champion, and longtime third base coach breaks down how he watches playoff baseball after a life inside the game. Joey talks about what managers and coaches see that fans may miss, why playoff pressure changes decision-making, and how the best managers stay aggressive without worrying about the postgame criticism. The conversation also dives into pitching usage in short playoff series, the difference between a one-game Wild Card and a true series, what a long layoff can do to teams with a bye, and why third base coaching is one of the toughest split-second jobs in baseball. Joey also shares stories from the 2005 White Sox playoff run, including Ozzie Guillen's fearless decision to bring in El Duque with the bases loaded in Boston, plus the lesson that stuck with Joey forever: don't try to be a hero, just be a player. From playoff strategy to World Series picks, Michael Jordan memories, umpire tech debates, and the evolution of today's game, this episode is a deep baseball conversation with one of the best storytellers in the game.
Michael McKenry joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 17 of Sacred Grounds. The former Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Colorado Rockies catcher, now a Pirates analyst on SportsNet Pittsburgh, sits down for a conversation about life behind the plate, the mental grind of being a backup catcher, and what it really takes to stay ready in the big leagues. Michael talks about losing his everyday role, learning how to own the backup catcher job, working with pitchers, calling games, reading hitters, catcher tells, PitchCom, replay challenges, and why the catcher-pitcher relationship is one of the most important in baseball. The conversation also dives into the infamous Jerry Meals call in Atlanta, the clubhouse reaction afterward, how that Pirates team eventually grew into the 2013 playoff group, and what it was like returning to Pittsburgh as an opponent and homering against his former team. Robby and Michael also look back on the knee injury that helped open the door to his TV career, his transition from player to analyst, some unbelievable mic'd-up stories, fantasy camp trash talk, and plenty of laughs from their years together around Pirates baseball. From the grind of catching to the chaos of live TV, this episode is full of baseball insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and classic Pittsburgh memories.
Luke Ravenstahl joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 16 of Sacred Grounds. The former Mayor of Pittsburgh talks about taking office at just 26 years old, the surreal moment he was sworn in after Mayor Bob O'Connor's passing, and what it was like leading the city during one of the best sports runs Pittsburgh has seen. Luke shares stories from the Pirates' unforgettable 2013 Wild Card "Cueto" game, the energy inside PNC Park, the blackout, and why that night still stands out as one of the best sporting events he has ever attended. The conversation also dives into the behind-the-scenes negotiations that helped keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh, including meetings with Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, Governor Ed Rendell, and even a story involving Leonardo DiCaprio's loft and a call from Robert De Niro. Luke also tells the story of becoming the Gotham Rogues kicker in The Dark Knight Rises, sneaking into the Masters at Augusta, his son Cooper's baseball journey, ballpark trips, North Catholic memories, and what life looks like after politics. From City Hall to PNC Park to Heinz Field, this episode is full of Pittsburgh stories, sports memories, and a few moments Luke may not have told many people before.
Joey Cora joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 15 of Sacred Grounds. The 1997 American League All-Star, 11-year Major League Baseball player, World Series champion, longtime coach, and Vanderbilt Hall of Famer shares stories from a life in baseball, from Puerto Rico to the big leagues, Seattle, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and beyond. Joey talks about winning the 2005 World Series as third base coach of the Chicago White Sox, what made Ozzie Guillen such a unique manager, why the World Baseball Classic carries a different kind of emotion, and what it was like coaching for Puerto Rico alongside legends like Yadier Molina, Sandy Alomar Jr., Edgar Martinez, Carlos Beltrán, and more. The conversation also dives into Joey's playing days with stars like Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, Edgar Martinez, Bo Jackson, and Michael Jordan, including the unforgettable story of talking trash to Jordan, playing pickup basketball against him, and getting dunked on to end the game. Joey also opens up about the work he and his wife, Kyra, are doing through The Cora Foundation to help prevent bullying, educate parents and schools, and support kids and families through difficult moments. From World Series details to WBC emotion, Michael Jordan stories, Bo Jackson memories, third-base coaching decisions, and life beyond the game, this episode is packed from start to finish.
Johnny Pittsburgh joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 14 of Sacred Grounds. The Pittsburgh personality, comedian, musician, artist, photographer, and creative director shares how Johnny Pittsburgh came to life, why the city's neighborhoods mean so much to him, and how his content connects generations of Pittsburghers through food, sports, stories, and local pride. Johnny and Uncle Paulie also relive their North Catholic days, playing baseball together, winning a talent show with a Kid 'n Play routine, and remembering the 90s Pittsburgh nightclub scene from the Strip District to South Side, Oakland, Station Square, and beyond. The conversation also dives into Pittsburgh sports memories, Andrew McCutchen, Phil Kessel, Roberto Clemente, the creativity behind Johnny's whiteboard lessons, his music career, and a full debate on the greatest sports movies of all time. From neighborhood nostalgia to sports movie arguments, this episode is a Pittsburgh story from start to finish.
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