Episode 194: Trevor Amerson is the GM of a brand new team in the Northwoods League. The Flying Mummies are based in Richmond, Indiana. Trevor shares the stories behind the mummies in Richmond and shares his background in the NWL. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The hats we wore during our recording with Ronnie Rantz, the owner of the Baton Rouge Rougarou and the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. Ronnie had the all purple on-field Gumbeaux Gators hat. Johnnie had a trucker word mark Gumbeaux Gators hat. Eric had the all orange Akron RubberDucks hat.

Episode 193: Ronnie Rantz owns the Baton Rouge Rougarou in the Texas Collegiate League, but now owns the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators also. Ronnie talks about his playing days, what changes Lake Charles can expect and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The hats from our podcast episode with Marc Caviglia, the owner of the San Francisco Seagulls. Marc had a two-tone Seagulls hat, but also loves the San Jose Giants beer batter hat. Johnny had a San Francisco Dons hat. Eric had a Scottsdale Scorpions MLB Arizona Fall League hat.

Episode 192: A team that’s been around for over 20 years in San Francisco, the San Francisco Seagulls are owned by Marc Caviglia. Marc tells us about the teams that comprise the CCL and about his background and the organization. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The hats we wore during our recording with Gavin Booker, the radio voice of the Rome Emperors. Gavin’s favorite hat is the Richmond Waffles hat. Johnny had a Hank Aaron 715 home runs 40th anniversary hat. Eric had an Atlanta Black Crackers hat he got at a Gwinnett Stripers’ game.

Episode 191: Rome wasn’t designed in a day. We are joined by Gavin Booker, the radio voice for the Rome Emperors. Gavin shares with us how the rebrand from Braves to Emperors went. He also shares his background and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

It’s been a big week for Salem. They started off being on the EFA podcast and then ended with a new identity. While you’re buying new RidgeYaks merch, check out our latest episode with Allen Lawrence, the GM of the RidgeYaks. He talks about his tenure with Salem and the rebrand.

While you’re counting down the time until the Salem Red Sox new brand is unveiled, check out the hats we wore during our recording with GM Allen Lawrence. Allen’s favorite is the Montreal Expos. Johnny had the Mississippi Mud Monsters and Eric had a Portland Sea Dogs Loves Travel Stop hat.

Episode 190: Allen Lawrence is the GM of the Salem Red Sox. We chat with Allen about Salem, VA and what people can expect with the new brand they’re unveiling in 3 days. We talk his favorite Boston Red Sox and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The @oaklandballers.bsky.social have been in the Pioneer League for only two years now but have already experienced success. We have on Casey Pratt this week to talk about the Ballers, Raimondi Park and how the city has done with accepting the new team and league after losing their MLB team.

The hats we wore during our recording with Casey Pratt of the @oaklandballers.bsky.social. Casey had an old-school B’s hat. Johnny had a Milwaukee Brewers hat. Eric had a Love’s Travel Stop Memphis Redbirds hat.

Episode 189: What does a new team mean for a city that lost a MLB team? We chat with Casey Pratt, the VP of Communications & Fan Entertainment for the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League. We also chat about the league and stadium. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

We head to Charlotte for our latest episode as we spoke with Eddie Hull. Eddie owns the Queen City Corndogs of the newly formed Blue Ridge League. Eddie talks about his former Charlotte 49ers Coach Loren Hibbs and made the Wichita connection as Coach Hibbs spent time with Wichita State as well.

The hats we wore during our recording with Eddie Hull, the owner of the Queen City Corndogs. Eddie had his camo Charlotte 49ers hat. Johnny had a Seattle Mariners hat and Eric had a New Orleans Baby Cakes hat.

Episode 188: We are joined by Eddie Hull, the owner of the Queen City Corndogs. Eddie talks about his playing days and what it’s like playing summer collegiate baseball in Charlotte. We also talk about the new Blue Ridge League for 2026. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The hats Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise wore during our MLB playoffs predictions episode. Patrick wore his Toronto Blue Jays World Series hat and Donnie wore his New York Yankees World Series hat. Go back to last week’s post to see Johnny and Eric’s hats.

Episode 187: In the second half of our recording with Patrick Larson & Donnie Wise we discuss the MLB playoffs. From the wild card games to the divisional series, the league championship series and the ultimate World Series matchup, hear who we have winning. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The hats Johnny and Eric wore during their 2025 MLB season recap. Johnny had the old school Florida Marlins World Series hat. Eric had the Kansas City Royals World Series hat. Tune into part two next week and check back here to see Donnie and Patrick’s hats.

Episode 186: We discussed who we thought would win each division in MLB prior to the season starting. Now that the season is over we were joined by Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise for our part one discussion of how our picks went. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

It’s always fun to talk baseball, especially when it’s with a new friend you just met. We have on Andrew Seymour, the GM of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Andrew shares about the team, the league and what advantages the Mud Monsters may have over other teams while playing at Trustmark Park.

The hats we wore during our recording with Andrew Seymour, the GM of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Andrew had the gray and teal dripping M Mud Monsters hat. Johnny had the swinging fish hat. Eric had the Clemson / Kansas Curve hat.

Episode 185: Andrew Seymour, the Prime Minister of Fun for Mississippi Mud Monsters, joins us this week. We talk about his time in Fort Myers and Canada, along with now being in Mississippi. He also shares about the Frontier League. #MississippiLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

One era has ended and a new one will start soon. The radio voice of the @frederickkeys.bsky.social, Gus Baylow, tells us how it was being in the MLB Draft League for the last 5 years. He shares what cities he’s looking forward to visiting in the South Atlantic League and about his time at KU.

The hats we wore during our recording with Gus Baylow, the voice of the @frederickkeys.bsky.social. Gus had the Keys F Star hat. Johnny had the old Mississippi Braves hat. Eric had the Wichita Wind Surge 2000s boy band hat giveaway.

Episode 184: We have on Gus Baylow this week to talk @frederickkeys.bsky.social. Gus is the radio voice for the Keys. We talk a lot about his time at KU, discuss their time in the MLB Draft League and their move back to affiliated ball. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Richard Chalmers has owned the Acadiana Cane Cutters in the TX Collegiate League for 15 years. He explains the Acadiana region of Louisiana and shares some things to check out in the area. Richard tells us who their rival is and tries to convince Johnny to change his allegiance from Lake Charles.

The hats we wore during our recording with Richard Chalmers, owner of the Acadiana Cane Cutters. Richard had a Texas A&M Aggies hat. Johnny wore the Cane Cutters on-field hat. Eric wore an 804 Richmond Flying Squirrels hat.

Episode 183: We go back to the bayou this week as we talk to Richard Chalmers, the owner of the Cane Cutters. Richard tells us about Acadiana and his background in baseball. We discuss the future of the league and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Elvis, Memphis and the final day in Wichita. Be sure to check out part two of our conversation with Donnie and Rhonda Wise as they discuss their stop at Graceland and what Sunday had in store in Wichita. Go back and hear part one last week if you haven’t already.

The hats Donnie and Rhonda Wise wore during the #WisesToWichita episode. Donnie with the Wind Surge home plate Wichita flag hat. Rhonda with the Columbia Fireflies hat. Go back to last week’s post to see Johnny and Eric’s hats.

Episode 182: The Wises made their way to Graceland and took in all the sights and sounds of Elvis and a Memphis Redbirds game while in Memphis. Donnie and Rhonda also talk about their final day in Wichita. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

From South Carolina to Kansas and Tennessee in between, the Wises made the most of their baseball trip. Hear part 1 as Donnie and Rhonda discuss their first two days in Wichita. What fun things did they do while in town and what was the ballpark experience like?

That hats Johnny and Eric wore during their recording of #WisesToWichita. Johnny wore the teal Wichita Wranglers and Eric wore the Malmo Oat Milkers. Stayed tuned next week to see the hats that Donnie and Rhonda Wise wore during their trip to Wichita.

Episode 181: The first of two episodes has us chatting with Rhonda & Donnie Wise about their trip to Wichita. They discuss their drive in from South Carolina and what the first two days consisted of in town. #WisesToWichita #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

We were honored to be joined by Marc Blackim, the owner of the Hutchinson Monarchs. We talk about playing in Hutchinson, Kansas and what it would take to own your own summer collegiate team. Then we discuss the team’s National Baseball Congress World Series championship, the second in three years.

The hats we wore during our recording with Marc Blackim of the Hutchinson Monarchs. Marc had the team’s on-field hat. Johnny had the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators hat. Eric had the Kansas City Monarchs hat.

Episode 180: The champs are here! 👑 We’re joined by Marc Blackim, the owner of the Hutchinson Monarchs. They are the reigning NBC World Series champs. Marc shares tips on owning a summer collegiate team and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

The crew that completed Baseball Round the Clock at the NBC World Series. We had on Terry McCutchen and Zach Proffitt to discuss the 11 games in 33 hours. What was worse, the July heat or nonstop baseball and no sleep? Tune in to find out and come try it yourself next July.

The hats we wore during our recording with Terry McCutchen and Zach Proffitt about Baseball Round the Clock. Terry wore the NBC World Series hat he got at the tournament. Zach had his high school Northwest Grizzlies hat. Johnny had an Abilene Flying Bison hat. Eric had the Kaught Looking hat.

Episode 179: 11 games. 33 hours. Did we survive? We were joined by Terry McCutchen and Zach Proffitt this week as we discussed participating in Baseball Round the Clock at the 91st annual National Baseball Congress World Series. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Some of the worst drama to ever hit the airwaves is revealed on this week’s episode with @lostgumbel.bsky.social. We talk 150 episodes, controversy, food, travel and more with The Producer, Virgil. Come for the Brisket Mac Attack and stay for the Proffitt and Loss.

The hats we wore during our recording with The Producer @lostgumbel.bsky.social. Virgil had the Bama Butts hat from the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Johnny had the Delta State Fighting Okra hat. Eric had the halo blue Trash Pandas RC hat.

Episode 178: What has been happening since the last time we talked to this week’s guest? Tune in to hear what’s new with The Producer @lostgumbel.bsky.social. From Trash Pandas season tickets to yearly travel, he shares it all. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

What made our recent episode have a little spice and extra kick to it? Tune in to hear all about #BowlinsToTheBayou. Johnny and his wife Melinda went to see the Cane Cutters & Gumbeaux Gators of the Texas Collegiate League. They share all about Louisiana, the wonderful hospitality, and the food.

The hats we wore during our recording of #BowlinsToTheBayou. Johnny and Eric both wore Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators hats.

Episode 177: We head to Louisiana this week for #BowlinsToTheBayou. Johnny is joined by the CEO, his wife Melinda, as they talk about their trip over the 4th. Hear about the Cane Cutters & Gumbeaux Gators and all the great food. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Make sure to order a copy of “Season of Shattered Dreams” from @ericvickrey.bsky.social and check out our latest interview with him as we discuss this book and how life has been for him in the Pacific Northwest. www.amazon.com/Season-Shatt...

The hats we wore during our recording with @ericvickrey.bsky.social. Eric V. had the Port Angeles Lefties hat. Johnny wore a St. Louis Cardinals hat. Eric wore the Tri-City Dust Devil’s Columbia River Rooster Tails hat.

Episode 176: We were joined again by friend and author @ericvickrey.bsky.social. Eric recaps his first book and then discusses the tragedy of the 1946 Spokane Indians team, the subject of his latest book “Season of Shattered Dreams”. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...