Nathan Baliva

In the season 1 finale, Shawn catches up with the Voice of the Peoria Chiefs and his former boss, Nathan Baliva, with an in-person interview in Peoria, IL.Some of the topics they discuss: What Nathan remembers from the opposing radio booth during the 2018 MWL Championship What it was like to work with Baseball HOFer Ryne Sandberg Advice to aspiring broadcasters Where Shawn ranks amongst the interns Nathan had in his nearly two-decades with the Chiefs. 

In the season 1 finale, Shawn catches up with the Voice of the Peoria Chiefs and his former boss, Nathan Baliva, with an in-person interview in Peoria, IL.<br/><br/>Some of the topics they discuss:<ul> <li>What Nathan remembers from the opposing radio booth during the 2018 MWL Championship</li> <li>What it was like to work with Baseball HOFer Ryne Sandberg</li> <li>Advice to aspiring broadcasters</li> <li>Where Shawn ranks amongst the interns Nathan had in his nearly two-decades with the Chiefs.</li> </ul>

10: Episode 10 - Nathan Baliva

Miller Hogan

Shawn and Matt talk about the NBA season starting and a big storm that rolled through Bowling Green Ballpark. Shawn interviews 2019 Hot Rod Miller Hogan, who goes into some detail about pitch design and recounts when he found out Tony Peña doesn't like the number nine.

9: Episode 9 - Miller Hogan

Shawn and Matt get excited about ballpark food and the Reinhart Club opening as a restaurant this week. They also run down some of their favorite parks in the Midwest League. Shawn interviews 2019 Hot Rods infielder Ford Proctor, who delves into offseason swing adjustments, his road to professional baseball, and a showerless bus ride home.

8: Episode 8 - Ford Proctor

Michael Compton

Shawn and Matt talk opening the Reinhart Club in the ballpark as a restaurant and what they've been watching at home. Shawn interviews Hot Rods beat writer Michael Compton who talks about his transition away from sportswriting, some recent movies he's seen as a critic, and his favorite teams and players in Bowling Green. Produced by Riley Edwards.

7: Episode 7 - Michael Compton

Shawn and Matt talk about Team Kentucky, mystery boxes, and broadcasters that Matt has worked with. Shawn interviews Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, about fatherhood, his favorite memories at Bowling Green Ballpark, and what Blue Jays prospects he's watching for the 2020 season. Produced by Riley Edwards.

6: Episode 6 - Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

Chris Betts

Matt and Shawn discuss home improvements and new happenings with the Hot Rods. Shawn interviews 2019 Hot Rods All-Star and award-winning catcher Chris Betts about what he's been doing with all of his new-found downtime.

5: Episode 5 - Chris Betts

Caleb Sampen

Shawn and Matt talk about Friday's waive parade and the 2020 All-Star Game being postponed. Shawn interviews 2019 Hot Rods pitcher Caleb Sampen, who talks about his family's training facility in Indiana (Samp's Hack Shack) and tells a story about magic in Eastlake, OH.

4: Episode 4 - Caleb Sampen

Shawn and Matt talk about "Waive Wednesdays" and a broken leg. Shawn interviews former Hot Rods' Strength and Conditioning Coach, James "Bacon" McCallie, who gives listeners some advice on staying in shape during the pandemic.

3: Episode 3 - Bacon

Who's your favorite Hot Rods player of all-time? What about the best player you saw in BG? Shawn and Matt answer these questions and more. Get to know Hot Rods GM and COO, Eric C. Leach in an interview with Shawn.

2: Episode 2 - Eric C. Leach

Shawn &amp; Matt talk about the postponed season, Shawn interviews Tampa Bay Rays Prospect and 2019 Hot Rod Shane McClanahan

1: Episode 1 - Shane McClanahan

Official Baseball Podcast of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Class-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays in the Midwest League). An interview podcast hosted by Shawn Murnin and Matt Ingram that features TB Rays prospects, front office staff, team broadcasters, and many others.

Shawn has a great way of interacting with players and allowing them to express themselves in ways they may not always have the opportunity to do.

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