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Stadium BS
by Frankie Castellon
Stadium BS – the podcast where sports, business, and stadium drama collide. I break down the latest stadium news, call out owners milking cities for public funds, and explore the real economic impact of sports venues. Expect honest rants, sharp takes, and insights that actually affect you. Stay connected and check out merch, resources, and all my socials at https://www.castellonms.com
Episodes
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JerseySwap — The Future of Buying & Selling Sports Jerseys
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Today on Stadium BS, I’m joined by Ryan, the founder of JerseySwap, a platform built around the buying and selling of sports jerseys. Ryan and I have an easygoing conversation about his passion for sports and jerseys, his journey, and how...
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Who’s on the Top 5 Guest Wishlist? 🎙️
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Frankie reveals the five people he’d love to have on the podcast. Tune in to see who is on the list. If you have any connections to these individuals, feel free to comment or contact me at [email protected] From MLB stadiums and...
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Major League 🏈 Football
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The future of professional football is taking shape in markets outside the NFL. In this episode, we sit down with MLF Commissioner Adam McLean to discuss the league’s 30-franchise expansion strategy, stadium challenges, franchise…
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What Is Right With Baseball! Part 2 – Jonathan Vazquez, JCBL & Global Baseball Invitational
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This is what is right with baseball: In Part 2, Frankie Castellon talks with Jonathan Vazquez, founder of the Jacksonville Competitive Baseball League (JCBL) and the Global Baseball Invitational. Jonathan shares his journey from Puerto…
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What Is Right With Baseball! Part 1 – Zach Lutz & LutzGo
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This is what is right with baseball — and what can we do to make it better. On this episode of Stadium BS, Frankie Castellon sits down with former MLB player Zach Lutz to talk about his journey from Reading, Pennsylvania, to the New York...
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A LOT OF BS IN LA! Plus Utah Baseball, Nets & Anaheim Angels News
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This is a solo Stadium BS rant — and I'm pissed. First up: Dodgers owner Mark Walter. Walter's financial empire has reportedly come under scrutiny from federal prosecutors and securities regulators over billions of dollars in undisclosed...
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Has the Stadium BS Ended for the Rays? Plus Athletics & NHL Atlanta News
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Has Stadium BS finally reached the end of the road when it comes to the Tampa Bay Rays stadium saga? I’ll be honest with you—if anything involving the Rays stadium situation hits the fan again, I’m not sure how much more I’ll have to say...
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Why Did I Start Stadium BS?
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Why Did I Start Stadium BS? I started Stadium BS because I wanted to have the conversations that sports fans are already having but don't always get the opportunity to hear. Sports are about much more than what happens on the field.…
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Would the New York Jets Leave New Jersey?
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of Stadium BS, we explore the rumor and the idea of what a future home for the Jets could look like — including a potential move to Long Island. Joining me is Joseph Nabet, a passionate Jets fan who has developed a…
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Stadium BS – The Field of Schemes Interview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS – The Field of Schemes Interview Who really pays for a new stadium—and who actually benefits? On this episode of Stadium BS, I sit down with Neil deMause, co-author of Field of Schemes, to discuss the business, politics, and...
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Is This the Future of Sports Investing? | InPlay Global
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What if you could invest in the performance of a sports team instead of simply betting on whether they win or lose? On this episode of Stadium BS, Frankie Castellon sits down with Cody Haugen and Kevin Murray from InPlay Global to discuss...
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Exclusive Interview with the South Africa Baseball Union
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Exclusive Interview with the South Africa Baseball Union | Stadium BS Season 4 Premiere! Welcome to Season 4 of Stadium BS! Today marks the one-year anniversary of our very first show, and we’ve come a long way. What better way to…
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MLB NC & the Rays? Tom Dundon Puts Portland on Blast! Plus a Revisit to Episode 1 with John Fisher
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. I break down recent comments from Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon regarding the financing challenges surrounding renovations to the Moda Center and why those remarks may offer another perspective on the growing debate over public...
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Stadium BS Audio Only: Why I would be the best person to interview John Fisher
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Almost a year ago, Stadium BS began with one question: What would I ask Athletics owner John Fisher if I had the chance? This brand-new follow-up episode revisits that idea with a fresh perspective. The Athletics' move to Las Vegas is now...
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Stadium BS: Benin's 🇧🇯 Prince of Baseball ⚾ + A Rant About the Emails & DMs I've Received
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of Stadium BS, I sit down with Prince Dossouhouan along side his teammate Bill Cesario Sagbo who is interpreting for him, one of Benin's most dedicated baseball players and a member of the Benin U23 National Team. Prince...
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Stadium BS: Inside Nashville's MLB Expansion Bid | Nashville Stars Stadium Update & Future Plans plus talk Knicks Win!
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of Stadium BS, I discuss the Knicks win and why this Finals and championship means so much to New York. Plus, I sit down with Will General of the Nashville Stars to discuss one of the most ambitious Major League Baseball...
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Stadium BS Ramble: Bears to Indiana? Knicks Finals Madness & My Wild Day at The Vet
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS Ramble: Bears to Indiana? Knicks Finals Madness & My Wild Day at The Vet On this episode of Stadium BS Ramble, I'm diving into the latest stadium and fan culture chaos across the sports world. 🏈 Are the Chicago Bears really...
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Stadium BS: The Atlas Cup – The Future of Space Sports? Plus Greenville Triumph & Chicago Bears News
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The Atlas Cup – The Future of Space Sports? Plus Greenville Triumph & Chicago Bears News 🚀⚾ Welcome to another episode of Stadium BS! This week, we explore one of the most unique sports concepts ever proposed: the Atlas Cup…
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Stadium BS: The Bosses of the Bronx Review, Donald Fehr’s Perspective on Baseball Labor, and MLB Lockout Concerns
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On today’s episode of Stadium BS, I break down the newly released book The Bosses of the Bronx by Mike Vaccaro — a deep dive into the Steinbrenner family legacy and the inner workings of the New York Yankees under George, Hank, and Hal...
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Stadium BS - Brockmire Foreshadowing? A Series Review + Rays, Sacramento MLB, & College Football News
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 🎙️ Stadium BS returns with an Audio Only episode diving deep into why the TV series Brockmire may be one of the most underrated baseball shows ever made. We break down both spoiler-free and spoiler discussions on how the show reflects…
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Stadium BS- ⚾ What happened to Tinker Field? Feat. Marc the Ballpark Hunter
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS- ⚾ What happened to Tinker Field? Feat. Marc the Ballpark Hunter In this episode, we dive deep into the history of one of Florida’s most iconic forgotten ballparks — Tinker Field. From its early beginnings in 1914 to becoming a...
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John Sterling Dies at 87 | Montreal Expos Expansion Buzz | Rays Stadium Debate & More
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. John Sterling Dies at 87 | Montreal Expos Expansion Buzz | Rays Stadium Debate & More This week on Stadium BS, we break down the biggest stories in sports business and beyond. We reflect on the legacy of legendary Yankees broadcaster John...
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Stadium BS: Yankees Uniforms CHANGING?! MLB “Mob Tactics?” to MLBPA, NFL $20B Invoice!
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of Stadium BS, we’re diving headfirst into the business, drama, and straight-up nonsense across sports 👇 ⚾ The New York Yankees stir controversy with alternate jerseys—tradition vs. money grab? ⚾ Is the MLBPA starting to...
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Stadium BS- The Mario Signorello Interview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of Stadium BS, we sit down with Mario Signorello to break down his journey through professional baseball and his vision for growing the game globally through the Africa Baseball Project. With 15 years as an executive with...
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Stadium BS: The Full Count Foundation Interview | Featuring Kirth Dozier
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The Full Count Foundation Interview | Featuring Kirth Dozier In this episode of Stadium BS, we sit down with Kirth Dozier, founder of the Full Count Foundation, to break down how baseball is creating real opportunities for...
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Stadium BS: The Impact of Softball in South Africa | Featuring Moses Maloba
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The Impact of Softball in South Africa | Featuring Moses Maloba In Part 5 of this series, we dive into the powerful impact of softball in South Africa with native standout Moses Maloba 🇿🇦🥎 Born in the Limpopo province, in…
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Stadium BS: The Impact of Baseball in Cameroon with Arsel Giowou
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What does it take to build baseball from the ground up in a country where the sport is still growing? In this episode of Stadium BS, we sit down with Arsel Giowou, founder of the Harmony Baseball Academy, to talk about his mission to…
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Stadium BS: The Impact of Baseball in South Africa Part 4, The J.A.M Academy, Cape Town
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. How is sport changing lives in South Africa—and what does it take to build something bigger than the game? In this episode of Stadium BS, we sit down with Kevin Johnson to dive into the vision behind JAM Academy and its impact across...
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Stadium BS: Baseball News You Need to Know + Chip Allen on the Future of Summer Collegiate Baseball
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. It’s been a BIG week across the baseball world—and we’re breaking it all down. From questions surrounding the future of the World Baseball Classic, to major developments that could keep the Chicago White Sox in Chicago long-term, and the...
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Go Oakland: STILL "The Big League City" (Interview with Oakland Ballers Co-Owner Paul Freeman)
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Frankie Castellon welcomed a co-owner of the Oakland Ballers to discuss the organization’s origins, its fan-first philosophy, and the growing excitement around independent baseball in Oakland. The Ballers were founded in response to the...
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Stadium BS: The Impact of Baseball in South Africa Part 3 | The Coach Andre Alexander Interview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. How is baseball growing in South Africa? What opportunities exist for young athletes in Africa to play baseball at the next level? On this episode of Stadium BS, host Frankie Castellon sits down with Andre Alexander to discuss the...
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Orlando Dreamers’ Plan to Bring MLB to Orlando | Stadium Site, Expansion & Relocation Explained
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of Stadium BS, host Frankie Castellon sits down with Jim Schnorf of the Orlando Dreamers to break down the organization’s ambitious effort to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando. Jim discusses how the Dreamers…
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🎙️ Stadium BS x Macon Bacon: Building a Fan-First Baseball Empire 🥓⚾
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of Stadium BS, Frankie Castellon sits down with Brandon Raphael, the leader of the Coastal Plain League’s Macon Bacon, to break down one of the most creative and fan-centric models in baseball today. From a 2018 fan…
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Stadium BS: The Impact of Baseball in South Africa Part 2: The Taipans Baseball Club & School
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The Impact of Baseball in South Africa Part 2: The Taipans Baseball Club & School South Africa’s Taipans Baseball Club Is Building a Global Talent Pipeline In this episode of Stadium BS, Riaad Khan joins Frankie Castellon to...
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Stadium BS: News You Didn’t Know + Turf Wars Book Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: News You Didn’t Know + Turf Wars Book Review In this episode of Stadium BS, we break down the hidden forces shaping sports and fan culture today. We explore emerging tech that can target ads based on emotional responses — and...
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🎙️ Stadium BS – The Lost Episode – Audio Only!
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 🎙️ Stadium BS – The Lost Episode – Audio Only! Before the microphones were dialed in… before the official launch… before Stadium BS ever hit the public feed — there was a pilot. Back in June 2025, I recorded the very first episode of...
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🎙️ Stadium BS – Highway Robbery!
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 🎙️ Stadium BS – Highway Robbery! In this episode of Stadium BS, I dive deep into one of the biggest issues facing sports fans today — pricing. From inside the stadium to watching from your couch at home, the cost of being a fan is rising...
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Stadium BS: ⚾🇿🇦 The Impact of Baseball in South Africa with Ashley Scott (Audio Only)
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: ⚾🇿🇦 The Impact of Baseball in South Africa with Ashley Scott (Audio Only) South African Baseball on the World Stage... In this audio-only episode of Stadium BS, host Frankie Castellon is joined by Ashley Scott, former South...
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Stadium BS: The RSNs are "Closed" for Business? With Jim Williams (Audio Only)
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The RSNs are "Closed" for Business? With Jim Williams Frankie Castellon hosts sports media expert Jim Williams for an in-depth discussion on the changing landscape of sports broadcasting. With 52 years of experience, Williams...
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🎙️ Stadium BS (Bonus Episode) – Prediction Marketing—Are We That Desperate? Plus Rays Stadium Update
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 🎙️ Stadium BS (Bonus Episode) – Prediction Marketing—Are We That Desperate? Plus Rays Stadium Update The latest Stadium BS episode is a bonus—and it goes deeper than usual. We break down the so-called “final” renderings for the proposed...
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Stadium BS: What the Hub City Spartanburgers Bring in 2026
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: What the Hub City Spartanburgers Bring in 2026 Frankie Castellon sits down with Ian Unsworth to talk about the return of professional baseball to Spartanburg and what’s ahead for the Hub City Spartanburgers in 2026. The...
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Stadium BS: The Evan Weiner Interview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The Evan Weiner Interview On Episode 4 of Season 2, we continue this incredible run of interviews with an esteemed gentleman who has been in journalism for over 50 years. Evan Weiner has been involved in the field since grade...
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Stadium BS: The State of the Yankees & Money 💰 | Featuring The Freddy Sez Podcast
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: The State of the Yankees & Money 💰 | Featuring The Freddy Sez Podcast In this episode of Stadium BS, I’m joined by the crew from The Freddy Sez Podcast as we dive deep into all things New York Yankees—from the business side…
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Stadium BS: Marc the Ballpark Hunter Interview ⚾🏟️
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS: Marc the Ballpark Hunter Interview ⚾🏟️ In this episode of Stadium BS, I sit down with fellow baseball lover and ballpark connoisseur Marc Viquez, better known as The Ballpark Hunter. Marc is a contributor to Stadium Journey…
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🎙️ Stadium BS – Season 2 Premiere: The Infamous-C Interview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 🎙️ Stadium BS – Season 2 Premiere: The Infamous-C Interview Season 2 of Stadium BS kicks off with a special interview featuring Infamous-C, one of the most well-known independent white rappers in the South and a longtime friend straight...
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Stadium BS – Episode 13 | The Minor League Nerd Interview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Stadium BS – Episode 13 | The Minor League Nerd Interview In this episode, I sit down with Kelly — better known across YouTube and the podcast world as “The Minor League Nerd.” We dive into his journey, his growing podcast, and his...
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Stadium BS - Episode 12: Who Killed the Montreal Expos? | Documentary Review & MLB News
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode, I cover some under-the-radar MLB news you might’ve missed — plus a review of the emotional Netflix documentary “Who Killed the Montreal Expos?” From front-office decisions to the city’s lost love for baseball, I share my...
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Episode 11 - News You Didn't Know, plus I'm pissed at Fanatics!
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode I will discuss news that is under your radar, but should be some things you should keep in mind in the future of sports business. Also why the #*%# they created a Fanatics Vintage, just why! Tune in and find out! Sponsored...
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Stadium BS - Episode 10 - Bad Bunny, Why the Controversy?
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show. I break down both sides of the debate to uncover whether the criticism is truly about him performing in Spanish—or something deeper....
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Stadium BS - Episode 9: The History of Tampa Bay Rays Ownership
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode, I dive into the recent press conference introducing the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership and their bold plans to build a new stadium by 2029. I also take a look back at the team's ownership history, highlighting the legacies…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stadium BS – the podcast where sports, business, and stadium drama collide. I break down the latest stadium news, call out owners milking cities for public funds, and explore the real economic impact of sports venues. Expect honest rants, sharp takes, and insights that actually affect you. Stay connected and check out merch, resources, and all my socials at https://www.castellonms.com
HOSTED BY
Frankie Castellon
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