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Ballpark Road Trip
by Jacob Russell-Snyder
For all those who love visiting ballparks, this podcast is for you. In Ballpark Road Trip, we travel around the country, visiting all 30 Major League cities and talk to locals who know their home ballparks inside and out. We'll talk tickets, parking, food, attractions, local traditions and more. Please like, subscribe and follow us on Instagram at Tourswithjacob If you'd like to get in touch with the program, you can email your comments or recommendations to [email protected]. 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.
Episodes
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Season 2 Finale: Your 2026 Road Trip
We've made it through all 30 MLB Ballparks. And now it's time to hit the road. We talk about the future of the podcast before making a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT (04:30). Finally, we go over the 13 cities from season 1 and see how they rate as Ballpark Road Trippin' Cities. (09:00)
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Episode 30: Comerica Park
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...
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Episode 29: Daikin Park (Recorded May 2024)
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)....
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Episode 28: Tropicana Field (Recorded May 2024)
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…
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Episode 27: Globe Life Field
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…
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Episode 26: Coors Field
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...
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Episode 25: Truist Park
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...
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Episode 23: Loan Depot Park
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…
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Episode 24: Busch Stadium
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…
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Episode 22: Target Field
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…
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Episode 21: The Rogers Centre
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...
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Episode 20: Progressive Field
"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...
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Episode 19: Rate Field
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...
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Episode 18: Nationals Park
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…
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Episode 17: Citi Field
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...
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Episode 16: Yankee Stadium
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...
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INTERNATIONAL DETOUR: Japan
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...
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INTERNATIONAL DETOUR: South Korea
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…
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Episode 15: Petco Park
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…
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Episode 14: T-Mobile Park
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'...
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Season 2 Premier: The Cactus League
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...
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SEASON FINALE: "Ballpark: Baseball and The American City"
We've reached the end of season 1 and for our season finale, we are talking with author Paul Goldberg about his fantastic book "Ballpark: Baseball and the American City" (04:50) which, incidentally, should be on any stadium lover's shelf. We will be back in a few months with season 2. If you'd…
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Episode 13: American Family Field
Schlemiel, Schlimazle, we're off to Milwaukee to check out American Family Field. Jacob starts off talking about his trip to Miller Park in 2005 and then dig in with Chuck Kreckel to find out what we can about American Family Field. Before we go, Jacob ranks his favorite retractable roof stadiums.
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Episode 12: Fenway Park
Today's show covers a classic ballpark in every sense of the word. Jacob starts off by talking about his visit to Fenway in 2004 (02:30) before talking to Ryan Matthews about his experiences at the ballpark. If you have any Fenway recommendations, you can send an email or voice memo to...
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Episode 11: Citizens Bank Park
This week, we are in Philadelphia visiting the home of the Phillies, Citizens Bank Park. Jacob touches briefly on his trip to the CBP in 2004, the year it opened before talking with Tori Brooks about her experience at the ballpark (4:20) We cover food, seating locations and whether it is safe to...
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Episode 10: PNC Park
This week, we are in Pittsburgh, PA visiting the Pirates' home ballpark, PNC Park. Jacob starts by ranking his top 8 parks (01:18) then talks a bit about his visit to Pittsburgh in 2003 (04:27). After that, we talk with Zach Tucker who has great tips and recommendations (08:10)..
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Episode 9: Great American Ballpark
We are in Cincinnati to visit Great America Ballpark, home of the Reds. Jacob talks about his visit and then turns it over to his 2 guests, Maggie Prior and Jeff Whitesell to get all the best info about their home ballpark (05:27).. If you have any suggestions or additions to any of the ballparks...
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Rickwood Field
In honor of the 2024 MLB tribute to the Negro League at Rickwood Field, we are headed to Birmingham, Alabama. This week, we are visiting the oldest ballpark in America. Jacob talks about his trip to Rickwood in 2022 before talking with Skyler Jones who actually attended the MLB game at Rickwood...
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Episode 8: Wrigley Field
We start the show talking about Jacob's 2003 Ballpark road-trip and hitting the old Bush Stadium (02:00) before rolling into Chicago for 2 games at Wrigley. Then we talk to Jeff Raguskis of the Bricks Behind The Ivy Podcast and Youtube show about his Wrigley Wrecommendations (06:07). We end the...
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Episode 7: Kauffman Stadium
Today we head to Kansas City, MO to eat some BBQ, cool off by a fountain and maybe get a brew with a view. It's Kauffman Stadium, home of the Royals on this week's episode of Ballpark Road Trip. Jacob starts off talking about his experience at the old Royals Stadium (01:34) before getting into a...
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Episode 6: Oracle Park
We head to San Francisco to visit Oracle Park, home of the Giants. Jacob talks about his fandom for both the A's and the Giants (01:52) and goes down his top 3 memories of Oracle (05:58). Then, we'll talk to Tyler Hall about all the things to do and see while out at the ballpark (10:50). Finally,...
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Episode 5: Chase Field
We're going to Phoenix Arizona this week to visit the retractable roof stadium that is Chase Field. We talk with Tom Hardon about his local ballpark and find out all there is to know about catching a game in the Valley of The Sun (05:30). .
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Episode 4: Dodger Stadium
We head to Los Angeles California for a visit to the second oldest ballpark in the National League, Dodger Stadium. We talk about Jacob's first trip to LA in 1990 (01:30) before talking to 2 Dodger fans, Dan Harrison and Madison Pfrimmer about their favorite place on earth. Finally, we'll cover...
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Episode 3: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
In today's Episode, we travel to Baltimore Maryland to visit the ballpark that changed baseball forever. We start off talking about Jacob's first ballpark roadtrip as a 13 year-old which included the brand new Camden Yards. Then, we will talk to Tom Hardesty about the history of Oriole Park…
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Episode 2: Angel Stadium
We're heading down to Anaheim for this week's episode of Ballpark Road Trip. We will start by talking a little about the old Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego (02:30) before getting into Angel Stadium. I talk about my first time visiting then Anaheim Stadium (04:10) before speaking with Rob Rohm...
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Introduction / The Oakland Coliseum
We start our Ballpark Road Trip in Oakland California. We talk about the best way to enjoy the final year at The Coliseum (02:52) and then talk to two of the original bleacher drummers about how that tradition got started (17:30). To leave a comment, submit an audio ballpark tip or be a guest on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For all those who love visiting ballparks, this podcast is for you. In Ballpark Road Trip, we travel around the country, visiting all 30 Major League cities and talk to locals who know their home ballparks inside and out. We'll talk tickets, parking, food, attractions, local traditions and more.
Please like, subscribe and follow us on Instagram at Tourswithjacob
If you'd like to get in touch with the program, you can email your comments or recommendations to [email protected]. 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.
HOSTED BY
Jacob Russell-Snyder
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For all those who love visiting ballparks, this podcast is for you. In Ballpark Road Trip, we travel around the country, visiting all 30 Major League cities and talk to locals who know their home ballparks inside and out. We'll talk tickets, parking, food, attractions, local traditions and more....
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