Mike Smith, Missoula Paddleheads

In this lively “Mike Smith Squared” conversation on Trail 103.3, host Mike Smith welcomes Mike Smith of the Missoula PaddleHeads for a behind-the-scenes look at life inside Ogren Park. What starts as a humorous “battle of the Mike Smiths” quickly turns into a deep dive into the energy, creativity, and community impact driving Missoula’s hometown baseball team.Mike Smith (Missoula PaddleHeads) shares his journey from producing radio in New York’s Poughkeepsie market to finding a long-term home in Missoula, where he now helps shape the PaddleHeads’ marketing and game-day experience. He breaks down what goes into building themed nights like Star Wars Night and the upcoming Super Hero Night, a special evening in partnership with the Brain Injury Alliance. The night features players wearing custom superhero-themed jerseys designed to support awareness and recovery efforts for brain injury survivors, with a live jersey auction where fans can bid to take home game-worn jerseys straight from the players’ backs. The evening also includes appearances from fan-favorite superheroes like Batman, Supergirl, and Ghost Spider, along with interactive ballpark entertainment and family-friendly activities encouraging fans of all ages to dress up and join the fun.The conversation also highlights the ballpark’s food innovations, community partnerships, and inclusive programming, from Pride Night and Women in Sports Night to military appreciation events,showing how the PaddleHeads have become more than just baseball. They’re a summer staple built around connection, entertainment, and local pride.With fireworks nights, drone shows, giveaways, and an always-packed schedule, this episode captures the full scope of what makes a PaddleHeads game a must-attend Missoula experience.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the ballpark, this episode brings you straight into the heart of the action,where baseball meets community, and every night tells a different story.