EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 36 MIN
How the Mallards Threw Madison a Curveball
from City Cast Madison · host City Cast
The Madison Mallards are celebrating their 25th season this year! This is a pretty big deal, considering Madison historically has never had a taste for baseball. Today, we’re taking a look back at the team’s origin story, how they helped shape the world of collegiate summer baseball, and how they changed the city’s attitude toward the sport. To get the details, we spoke with Tom Alesia, longtime local writer and author of the new book “Baseball Like It Oughta Be: How a Shoe Salesman’s Madison Mallards and His Renegade Staff Ignited the Summer-Collegiate Baseball Revolution!” Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed today's interview with Greyley Wellness's Owner and CCS Service Director, Nicole Moll, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 21st episode: Northwestern Mutual FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) Loop the Lake - Clean Lakes Alliance: Use code BIKE10 to save 10%
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The Madison Mallards are celebrating their 25th season this year! This is a pretty big deal, considering Madison historically has never had a taste for baseball. Today, we’re taking a look back at the team’s origin story, how they helped shape the world of collegiate summer baseball, and how they changed the city’s attitude toward the sport. To get the details, we spoke with Tom Alesia, longtime local writer and author of the new book “Baseball Like It Oughta Be: How a Shoe Salesman’s Madison Mallards and His Renegade Staff Ignited the Summer-Collegiate Baseball Revolution!” Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed today's interview with Greyley Wellness's Owner and CCS Service Director, Nicole Moll, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 21st episode: Northwestern Mutual FOCUS Property Management: (920)-413-1471 (Available 24/7) Loop the Lake - Clean Lakes Alliance: Use code BIKE10 to save 10%
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