Ballpark Nation, USA

⚾️ The road trip is complete… and ALL of #BallparkNation Season 2 is NOW LIVE! From the legendary Durham Bulls to the El Paso Chihuahuas, Route 66 adventures, West Texas baseball, the Toledo Mud Hens, and finishing under the lights of New York Yankees — Season 2 took us coast to coast chasing the stories, people, history, food, and passion that make baseball special. ⚾ Ballparks 🎥 Behind-the-scenes moments 🌭 The Weiner Scale 📍 Road trip adventures ❤️ The people who make baseball home Thank you to every team, guest, and fan who welcomed us along the way. Season 2 is officially in the books. Time to binge the whole journey.

In the season finale of Ballpark Nation, Jim and Alyssia head to the Bronx to visit historic Yankee Stadium, home of the legendary New York Yankees. Surrounded by one of baseball’s most passionate fanbases, they sit down with Yankee fan content creators Chris Vitali, Emily Nyman, and Mike Nelson to talk about the past, present, and future of being a Yankees fan. It’s a fitting finale celebrating the history, passion, and enduring culture of the game.    

Jim and Alyssia travel to Toledo to experience one of Minor League Baseball’s most historic franchises, the Toledo Mud Hens. At Fifth Third Field, they sit down with Mud Hens VP and GM Erik Ibsen to talk about the team’s legacy and its place in the city’s baseball tradition. The episode also takes a trip to Atlanta, where Alyssia finally gets to visit the home of her beloved Atlanta Braves, marking a special stop on the Ballpark Nation journey.

Jim and Alyssia hit the road along America’s most famous highway to visit the Inland Empire 66ers at San Manuel Stadium. Along the way, they explore the rich history of Route 66 and its connection to the communities that baseball calls home. The episode features a visit with Steve Wendt, the longtime voice of the 66ers, and a stop with the St. Louis Cardinals, tying the spirit of the Mother Road to the game’s enduring legacy.

Jim and Alyssia head deep into West Texas to experience baseball on the high plains. The journey begins in Amarillo with the Amarillo Sod Poodles at Hodgetown, where they visit with team president Tony Ensor to talk about the club’s rapid rise and the passion of Panhandle baseball fans. The road trip continues to Abilene to meet the Abilene Flying Bison, where VP Cat Duguay shares the story behind the city’s growing baseball scene and its community connection.   Inland Empire 66er: www.milb.com/inland-empire St. Louis Cardinals: www.mlb.com/cardinals  

Jim and Alyssia embrace their inner buccaneers in a special “Talk Like a Pirate” themed episode. The adventure begins in Erie with the Erie SeaWolves, where they visit UPMC Park and sit down with team president Greg Coleman to talk about the club and its place in the city’s baseball culture. The journey continues in Pittsburgh with a stop to see the Pittsburgh Pirates, tying the episode together with a fun, pirate-themed celebration of baseball from lakefront Erie to the Steel City.   Erie SeaWolves: www.milb.com/erie Pittsburgh Pirates: www.mlb.com/pirates  

#BallparkNation Season 3 is in production!   We made it up to see the @spokaneindians a few weeks ago! More to come on that trip!   Baseball in the Pacific Northwest just hits different 🌲⚾️ Sneak peek from Season 3 of #BallparkNation — we rolled through the Spokane Indians and found way more than we bargained for… 🔥 insane views 🔥 unique vibes 🔥 a ballpark that earns your attention     Full episode coming in Season 3  

Jim and Alyssia visit First National Bank Field to experience the fun and fan energy of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. They meet with Grasshoppers executive Tim Vangel, explore the ballpark atmosphere, and take in one of Minor League Baseball’s most entertaining game-day environments. The episode also includes a stop with the Colorado Rockies, continuing the Ballpark Nation journey across the baseball landscape.

Baseball… but now we’re going a mile high 🌄⚾ New #BallparkNation drops Thursday! We hit the Greensboro Grasshoppers: https://www.milb.com/greensboro Colorado Rockies: https://www.mlb.com/rockies —and it gets wild: 🐜 grasshoppers 🏔️ mountain views 🍺 ballpark brews ⚾ big league vibes Yeah…..this one is all over the place!

Jim and Alyssia head west to El Paso to experience baseball on the border with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas at beautiful Southwest University Park. Along the way, they explore the deep baseball history of the region, make a quick stop in San Diego to connect the Padres pipeline, and sit down with Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor to talk about building one of Minor League Baseball’s most successful franchises.

Baseball… but make it border-town chaos 🇺🇸 New #BallparkNation drops Thursday! We hit the El Paso Chihuahuas: https://www.milb.com/el-paso San Diego Padres: https://www.mlb.com/padres —and it gets wild: 🌭 weiners 🍺 drinks 🐕 dogs ✈️ fighter jets Yeah… this one’s different. Link in bio. Connect with Ballpark Nation YouTube: https://buff.ly/KT4Ai0o Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/qTZtr0L  TikTok: / jimchristopheraut Instagram: / jimchristopherwriter X: https://x.com/ballparknation

Jim and Alyssia kick off the journey in Durham, North Carolina, home of the legendary Durham Bulls. From the history of one of Minor League Baseball’s most iconic teams to five surprising facts about the city itself, they explore what makes Durham a must-visit baseball destination. The episode also features a special conversation with Bull Durham star William O’Leary, sharing stories from one of baseball’s most beloved films.

This week we're in Queens NY hanging with the Ny Mets and it was...amazin'.

In this week’s "Ballpark Nation," takes viewers on an unforgettable journey to Segra Stadium, home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. We talk the Woodpeckers, Fort Liberty, Baseball and the Military and the 'Devil's in Baggy Pants.'

In this episode of "Ballpark Nation," host Jim heads to MCU Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, to experience the lively game day atmosphere of minor league baseball. Jim explores the charming ballpark, highlighting its breathtaking views of Coney Island Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com Brooklyn Cyclones: https://www.milb.com/brooklyn

In this exciting episode of "Ballpark Nation," host Jim explores the electric game day experience at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies and a trip to America's Past. Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com Philadelphia Phillies:

We visit the Iron Pigs and its Dinosaur Night. A party thousands of years in the making. Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs: https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley

We're in Minnesota for the Minnesota Twins and the St. Paul Saints Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com St. Paul Saints: https://www.milb.com/st-paul Minnesota Twins: https://www.mlb.com/twins

We venture to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, where the game day experience is bursting with family fun and excitement. And...its Star Wars night!   We're visited by the baseball themed supergroup, 'The Baseball Project" Columbia Fireflies: https://www.milb.com/columbia The Baseball Project: https://baseballproject.net/ 

Join us on an exciting adventure as we explore the vibrant world of the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros! Ballpark Nation takes viewers beyond the baseball diamond, diving into the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas. www.ballparknationusa.com Sugar Land Space Cowboys: https://www.milb.com/sugar-land Houston Astros: https://www.mlb.com/astros

Join us on an exciting adventure as we explore the vibrant world of the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros! Ballpark Nation takes viewers beyond the baseball diamond, diving into the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas. Ballpark Nation: www.ballparknationusa.com Corpus Christi Hooks: https://www.milb.com/corpus-christi

In this captivating episode of "Ballpark Nation," host Jim visits the iconic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, where baseball history comes alive.