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Mistaken Identity: Beyond The Ballpark

Frank Walker, Joe Flahertywww.podpage.com
Have you ever wondered what the people who work in and around Wrigley Field do on their personal time? Ever wonder what former Cubs are up to? Our podcast will take you on an amazing journey, introducing you to some amazing people we have met along the way, discussing hot topics, a few silly games and a overall good time. We throw in a few surprise guests along the way, of course! Disclaimer: the opinions and views expressed are those of the speakers , and do not reflect the opinions and views of any team or organization.

Episodes

Fanatics Friday: Jose Morales

Send us a text In this episode we chat with Parking and Transportation Supervisor Jose Morales about his life outside of the ball park. Fanatics 67% OFF Official Cubs Jersey Sale! Celebrate your Chicago Cubs fandom with this Official team home jersey from Majestic. It features Chicago Cubs signature pinstripes and logo. It also has Cool Base technology that wicks moisture from the skin to keep the biggest Chicago Cubs fan dry and comfortable. Down from over $100 , you cant miss this end of the s...

Aug 06, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 36

Cubs Trade Deadline Recap

Send us a text Joe Flaherty is joined by Thomas Butler Guerrero as they recap the MLB trade deadline moves. Blinds.com Get a high end look without the high end price with the most popular outdoor shades, and transform your backyard into the perfect weekend oasis with light filtering shades that help block UV rays without obstructing your view. Plus, right now Blinds.com is offering UP TO THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF EVERYTHING, making it a breeze to upgrade any room in your home, indoors or out. Shop...

Aug 02, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Fanatics Friday: Rizzo Traded, Chicago Clubhouse & More!

Send us a text Thomas Butler Guerrer o joins Frank as they chat with Terrence R. Nichols of the Chicago Clubhouse Podcast for a lively discussion on Chicago sports topics. Joe Flaherty has the latest updates on all the MLB trade deadline news. Lids Hat of The Week: As a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, you love to go all out on game days. Now you can share that enthusiasm wherever you go by putting on this Basic 9FIFTY adjustable snapback hat from New Era. It features vivid Chicago Bears graphics emb...

Jul 30, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 34

2021 Cubs Supervisors Ultimate Experience

Send us a text Frank invited past and present Cubs Game Day Supervisors to Club 400 for a ultimate experience on their off day. Listen to a few interviews and special moments from the event! Blinds.com Sun’s out and shades are in! Get your home summer ready with custom window treatments from Blinds dot com. Right now Blinds.com is offering UP TO THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF EVERYTHING, making it a breeze to upgrade any room in your home, indoors or out. Get details here. Cubs Ticket winner is: Jason ...

Jul 26, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Fanatics Friday: Chiquita Harris

Send us a text Chiquita Harris drops by to chat with David, Otisha and another surprise guest host. Hoops are front and center in Headlines & Hot Takes this week but stick around until the end for a special message for the Cubs' Game Day Staff. Check out these Ryne Sandberg Jersey's from Fanatics! Nicknamed "Ryno," Ryne Sandberg played sixteen years in the Major Leagues and is considered to be one of the best second baseman in baseball history. During his career, Sandberg...

Jul 23, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Bonus: Podcast Back In The Day: Episode 6 - Call Me Thea

Send us a text Check out this episode from Podcast partner "Back In The Day". Frank and David will return on Friday! "Do you remember the short-lived TV show Thea? It was only on 1 season in 1993 but is a host of some great characters and actors that you will definitely know from other shows! Come find out what this show is all about as we take a journey back to 1993 and the dynamic of a single mom raising 5 kids her way and her daughter, Brandy, testing the limits." Subscrib...

Jul 19, 202147 min

⚾️ Fanatics Friday: Dan St. Clair

Send us a text Frank is joined by Jordan Burks as they speak with the amazing artist Dan St. Clair . They discuss his love for the Cubs, how he got started as well as the current work of art he hopes to finish soon. (Podcast membership holders can watch this episode on our Patreon site. To get a membership, click the support link at the bottom of this page) 🔥 Lids Hat Of The Week Free Cubs Tickets For The Summer Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMed...

Jul 16, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Bonus: All Star Episode w/ Andre Dawson, Pat Hughes, Sherri Shepard, Nico Hoerner, Kurt Angle & More!

Send us a text It's All Star Week in the baseball world, so we thought we would put together a special episode featuring all our Podcast All Stars who have sent personal messages to the game day staff at Wrigley Field so far! Enjoy. As a reminder, with a podcast membership, you can actually watch our podcast episodes and see all of our special guests in person! Starts at just $3. Click on the support link below to get started! Disclaimer: This podcast as well as, the views and opinions expr...

Jul 14, 202125 min

Christian Nix: See Through My Lens

Send us a text Today we are joined by Christian Nix and if you think he's just a security ambassador or just Floyd's son, you're very much mistaken. You'll see that he's so much more than that. Visit his website at: https://stlphotography.as.me/schedule.php BLINDS.com Sun’s out and shades are in! Get your home summer ready with custom window treatments from Blinds dot com. Right now Blinds dot com is offering UP TO THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF EVERYTHING, making it a breeze t...

Jul 12, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Fanatics Friday: Catching Up With Cat Garcia

Send us a text Frank is joined by Otisha Brown as they catch up with former Cubs Security Ambassador, Cat Garcia who is a accomplished journalist, writing for The Athletic, Fan Graphs and more! They discuss MLB rule changes, women in sports and other hot topics! Follow Cat on Twitter @TheBaseballGirl Want to go to a Cubs game this summer? Sign up here! Check out these hot deals from Fanatics for our listeners : Slide into a comfortable pair of sandals and gear up for Chicago Cubs game day at the...

Jul 09, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Anthony Rizzo Foundation Update

Send us a text We raised more the $5,000 for the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation back in February for Frank's birthday and Abby Suarez joins us to give us a update on the foundation and much more! Want Cubs tickets? Go here ! It's FREE PREVIEW WEEK on our Patreon Site ! Get a week long, FREE membership and watch all of our exclusive content for one full week! Click the SUPPORT THE SHOW link below and simply scroll through all of the content available for FREE this week only! Disclaimer...

Jul 05, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Bonus: David Ortiz Shooting, Steroid Era

Send us a text We're excited to share a special episode from future podcast network friend ON AIR MOBCAST. David and Frank will return next week. About this episode: An interview with Boston Globe Investigative Sports Reporter to evaluate the coverage of a shooting that injured Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz. The Baseball Writers Association of America member breaks down the steps taken to develop the story and also reflects on the impact of the steroid era in Major League Baseball. Hosted...

Jul 02, 202120 min

Bonus: Celebrating June Birthdays!

Send us a text We did not want to let the month of June go by without celebrating some great people who work at Wrigley Field who are celebrating birthday's this month. It's the middle of the baseball season so we don't have a player, but we do have a special guest who is well known to our podcast audience helping us out! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent any team, business or sponsor. Want Cubs tickets? Click here! June Bi...

Jun 30, 20212 min

Sara Homerding: Cubs & The Pride Parade, Golden Girls, LGBTQ Athletes & More

Send us a text June is Pride Month around the world, so Cindy Roy joins Frank as they talk with Sara Homerding on their experience representing the Cubs in the Pride Parade, her love for the Golden Girls and her thoughts on if baseball is ready for a openly gay player. Officially Licensed Cubs Pride Month Gear from Fanatics: Cubs City Pride Tshirt: fanatics.ncw6.net/GjDXDk Women's V Neck version: fanatics.ncw6.net/5bjJ1N Photo frame: fanatics.ncw6.net/LPDkRM Omio wants to help you leave you...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Fanatics Friday: The Wolf Of Wrigley LIVE Recording!

Send us a text Join us as we embarked on our first podcast LIVE recording in front of our Podcast Membership Holders and select Wrigley Field associates! Our guest is the Wolf of Wrigley Adam Feather , live from Clark Street, who shared details on the services he provides to clients of all sizes looking to host events in Wrigleyville. To join us for future live recordings, click the SUPPORT THE SHOW link at the bottom, Check out these awesome officially licensed team merchandise deals from Fanat...

Jun 25, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Bonus: "and the winner is...Sam Thrower!"

Send us a text " Sam Thrower is amazing. That's it. We'll talk about why all on the podcast. Ok I suppose we can do better than that....no one works like Sam! Big Ten Hoosier volleyball bad ass and even more imposing from her work ethic for the Cubs, Sam demands respect by who she is what what she does, yet still remains one of the most popular and respected leaders in the Cubs organization. She's a hero of mine and bright spot in world that needs one right now, especially wi...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 4 min

Bonus: Juneteenth with Jedidiah Brown

Send us a text In this special episode we chat with nationally known activist Jedidiah Brown , who was invited to Wrigley Field by Cubs owner Tom Ricketts . We also listen to Juneteenth and Tulsa Massacre documentaries from VOX , available for free on YouTube, if you would like to watch. Omio wants to help you leave your house this summer by offering five percent off your next booking. Just head to Omio.com and use the code LISTENER5 at checkout. Valid until June 30th for new users on all modes ...

Jun 19, 20211 hr 2 min

Fanatics Friday: Father's Day Edition. Andre Dawson, Jordan Burks & SJH Man Cave

Send us a text It's a Father's Day edition of Fanatics Friday ! Check below for great Father's Day gear from Fanatics! In this episode, Andrew Dawson gives a special message to graduates related to Cubs game day staff, Jordan and Frank discuss their father/son relationship while David chats with the creator of the SJH Man Cave . Fanatics Gift Card ($10-100) Official Cubs 2021 Fathers Day Cap Cubs Lawn Chair Lids, Headlines and Hot Takes Hat Of The Week - Enter to win or purchase! ...

Jun 18, 20212 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Bonus: "Episode 1: Relax, Relate, Release"

Send us a text Podcast " Back In The Day " with Cheryl Morley and Latanya Letcher is taking over for David and Frank today! We know you will enjoy their debut episode around one of our favorite shows from the past " A Different World" . If you are a fan of the sitcoms from the 90s, be sure to SUBSCRIBE for free to their podcast! Three words that started a movement happened on this episode: Relax, Relate, Release. Now you see this on T-shirts, mugs, journals, as mantras, websi...

Jun 14, 202150 min

Fanatics Friday: Matt Busse

Send us a text Matt Busse stops by to chat Cubs baseball, the new baby, 2016 and more! Fanatics Podcast Specials: 23% Off Chicago Cubs Summer Gift Box Chicago Cubs Double Sided Apron Chicago Cubs Checkers Game Chicago Cubs Dog Leash Lids Headlines and Hot Takes Hat Of The Week Father's Day Giveaway ! Sign Up A Father here! Become a podcast member and watch all our episodes as well as member only episodes! Click the support button below! Credits: Jason Heyward, Time Anderson, Patrick Wisdom ...

Jun 11, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Beyond The Bleacher Gate w/ Mike Smith

Send us a text If you have sat in the bleachers over the last few years, you've probably seen our guest for today as you entered the park. Mike Smith is more than just a supervisor as you will see from this episode. Those with a podcast membership can watch this interview on our Patreon site. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this and every episode are those of the speaker and do not represent those of any team, business, organization or athlete. Omio wants to help you leave y...

Jun 07, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 23

"Joe Flah"

Send us a text Some know him as a field guard or supervisor at Wrigley Field, but we know him as the third member of the podcast team! David and Frank chat with that voice you have been hearing on almost every episode, Joe Flaherty ! Father's Day Gibson BBQ Gift Package! Sign up here to win this awesome gift for the father or father figure in your life: https://www.podpage.com/mistaken-identity-w-david-frank-1/blog/the-ultimate-fathers-day-package-giveaway-june-1-15-2021/ RealSleep While sl...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The Sandberg Game

Send us a text June 23, 1984 featured a game that has been referred to as the Sandberg Game, as Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg had 5 hits, 2 Home Runs and 7 RBIs to save the game for the Cubs against the rival St. Louis Cardinals. Watch this on YouTube, free to the public, from Bash Brothers Videos via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MRetXAUNGs Disclaimer: this podcast is not associated with the Chicago Cubs. Happy Memorial Day. Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken In...

May 31, 202118 min

Finale - Cultural Conversations: Moving From Average To Awesome W/ Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.

Send us a text We have reached the end of our week long series "Cultural Conversations" and we invited Frank's pastor, Clarence E Stowers, Jr of Mars Hill Baptist Church to not only bring us full circle, but help guide us into the future as only he can. You'll definitely enjoy the celebration of gospel music and good teachings as we end the series with a bang! ****** Podcast membership holders can find additional episodes on our Patreon site - and new members cans sign up via...

May 29, 20211 hr 20 min

Cultural Conversations: Focus On The Positives w/ Beverly Griffeth-Bryant

Send us a text In this series we looked at past history and current events and they tend to favor the negative, but Strengths Coach Beverly Griffeth-Bryant stops by to help on focus on the positives and move forward. (Instgram: Everydaytalents2strengths)************** Turning Talents Into Strengths Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3fUDu8B ************** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not reflect any team, business of sponsor. Support the show Follow u...

May 29, 202150 min

Cultural Conversations: Amy Williams, Hope Dealer

Send us a text We are excited to have the one and only, Amy Williams on the podcast today. There's no way we can have a series about race and religion without the queen of everything! You can find her at www.ahopedealer.org *************** Support the podcast for as low as $1 with a membership! Get free merchandise, win Cubs tickets and more. Click the support ink below! ************************ Disclaimer: the opinions and views expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent any t...

May 28, 202156 min

Cultural Conversations: From Destinations To Dreadlocks with Mitchell Austin

Send us a text Belize is a wonderful place to take our discussion on race and religion. We chat with David's friend Mitchell Austin on several cultural topics including food and hair. ****** Disclaimer: the thoughts and opinions in this episode are those of the speaker and do not represent any team or sponsor. Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Facebook @MistkenIdentityMedia Tik Tok @FrankWalkerIV Patreon (watch our episodes) Mistaken Ident...

May 27, 20211 hr 4 min

Cultural Conversations: Mike Kincaide

Send us a text We have the godfather of Cubs staff podcasting with us and we start off our show with some hits just like he does on his show! Enjoy our conversation on a host of topics with Mike Kincaide. (Old School Medley covers by Neece)******************* Get a $3 podcast membership and support the work we do while getting cool merchandise, early access, special events and more! See support link below for more information.*********************** Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed a...

May 26, 20211 hr 7 min

Cultural Conversations: Rob Kostecki, Stephen Cimaglia, Peter Gniech & Dominick DuJour

Send us a text In part 3 of our weeklong series, we chat with a few Guest Services and Security Ambassadors from Wrigley Field, who have different political views and backgrounds about some uncomfortable conversations.************ Podcast Membership holders can watch this episode on the members only website, as well as, special members only episodes from this series.************* To get a membership, click the support lik below. *********************** Disclaimer: the views and opinions expresse...

May 25, 20211 hr 22 min

Cultural Conversations: Diversity & Inclusion w/ Professor Jessica Oladapo

Send us a text In part 2 of our series on uncomfortable conversations, we chat with a storyteller, anti-oppression worker and diversity and inclusion trainer. ************** Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in this and every episode as those of the speaker and do not reflect those of any team, organization or sponsor. Discretion is advised. ******************** Podcast members can watch Members Only episodes from this series on the patreon website. To get a membership, click on the s...

May 24, 202149 min