Send us a text After spending time as security for the Cubs bullpen, Al Hitzke went on to become one of the Cubs longest serving Security Supervisors. He chats with Frank about baseball, grandkids and more. Don't miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit www.patreon.com/mistakenidentitypodcast Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Instagram at: @MistakenIdentityMedia Check out our Clothing Store: Team Identity Email is at MistakenIdentityMedia@gmail.com W...
May 30, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text The Wrigley Field statues were in the news this past week as the Cubs debuted the new "Statue Row" in Gallagher Way and dedicated the new Fergie Jenkins statue. Sculptor Lou Cella met with Cubs game day staff this past offseason and addressed the statue process, his favorite statue, other teams he has worked for and more! Don't miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit www.patreon.com/mistakenidentitypodcast Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistak...
May 23, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text Former Cubs Public Relations Director Bob Ibach had a frank conversation with Cubs game day staff earlier this year and shared some amazing stories of his time with the team. They're so amazing we wanted to share some of them with our audience. Enjoy! Don't miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit www.patreon.com/mistakenidentitypodcast Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Instagram at: @MistakenIdentityMedia Check out our Clothing S...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text He’s known as one of the hardest working people at Wrigley Field! Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, players or sponsors. It's not business, its personal. Don;t miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit www.patreon.com/mistakenidentitypodcast Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Instagram at: @MistakenIdentityMedia Check out our live tv channel at: Mistaken Identity TV Check...
May 09, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text He's only been working at the friendly confines for one full season, but if you didn't know better, you'd think he had been working there for years! Jorge sits down with Frank to talk about baseball, working with your kids and food (of course). Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, players or sponsors. It's not business, its personal. Get the New Era Chicago Cubs 2022 MLB On Field Cap! click here No...
May 02, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text Here's a classic episode that our Patreon members got to watch previously, that we decided to make public. Andy Frain was a mainstay at almost every venue in Chicago in terms of ushers. Paul Rathje was apart of the decision to get the Cubs to go in house with the Event Operations team they have today. Frank, who actually worked for Paul sits down with him as they go down memory lane! Don;t miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit www.patreon.com/mistakenid...
Apr 25, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text You're already listening to our podcast every week, but did you know we also have a TV channel? One of our most popular shows is "Frankly Speaking" - a hot topics show where hosts Frank Walker and Frank Lee debate everything from pop culture to politics - and a few special guests pop in from time to time! Enjoy this sample episode featuring Frank Lee and a special guest filling in for Frank Walker who was out sick due to the weather during the opening baseball seaso...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text This ambassador has lived a very full life, and she's not done yet! Stefanie Kressaty chats with Frank about here extraordinary life experiences! Want Cubs tickets? Tweet us and tell us why we should send you to a Cubs game! Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Instagram at: @MistakenIdentityMedia Check out our live tv channel at: Mistaken Identity TV Check out our Clothing Store: Team Identity Email is at MistakenIdentityMedia@gmail.com Support the show Fol...
Apr 18, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text He was a Cubs Guest Services Ambassador who's dream job was to be a Cubs Supervisor, after all, his peers voted him the Ambassador Of The Year. When that didn't pan out, he went and became the Manager of Guest Services for the Texas Rangers! Rob Kostecki chats with Frank Walker on the journey. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, Rangers, MLB or any sponsor. It's not business, it's personal. Want C...
Apr 11, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text The Cubs recently released details to the public about Opening Day at Wrigley Field and new things coming to the ballpark. Let's discuss! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, MLB, NBA, or any sponsor or organization. It's not business, it's personal. Check out our Opening Day Gear and other graphic tees: https://teamidentity.myshopify.com/collections/graphic-tees Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistake...
Apr 06, 2022•13 min
Send us a text If you have ever taken a stroll on the elevators in the Premier Lobby, you've probably ran into Stanley Mitchell. I'm sure you did not know about his basketball related career though! He chats with Frank about it and all the NBA players he has worked with. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, MLB, NBA, or any sponsor or organization. It's not business, it's personal. Check out our Opening Day Gear ...
Apr 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text You know her as the long time gate chief of the bleacher gate, but today you will some things about this long time Cubs employee that will keep you inspired and grateful! Disclaimer: The Views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, sponsors or any entity. It's not business, it's personal. Check out our Opening Day Gear and other graphic tees: https://teamidentity.myshopify.com/collections/graphic-tees Follow us on Twitter at: @Podc...
Mar 28, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text From Ron Coomer to Bob Hohenadel, Ryan Rucci has some larger than connections and experiences in his life. He chats with Frank about his journey back and forth from the south to Chicago and of course - his sidekick, which is the most famous service dog at Wrigley Field! Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Instagram at: @MistakenIdentityMedia Check out our live tv channel at: Mistaken Identity TV Check out our Clothing Store: Team Identity We are a member of the ...
Mar 21, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Today you're in for a treat as we dive into the personal life of a fascinating security ambassador who has a great story to tell about faith, parenting, marathons and of course, baseball! Dear God, Thanks For Everything Gratitude Journal - here What's your Wrigley Field Class? Click here! Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Instagram at: @MistakenIdentityMedia Check out our live tv channel at: Mistaken Identity TV Check out our Clothing Store: Team Ide...
Mar 14, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text We're breaking down the current MLB Lockout with one of the best baseball reporters (and former Cubs employee) we know, Cat Garcia. Check out her new podcast Grab a Drink with Cat Garcia Disclaimer: the views and opinions are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, sponsors or players. It's not business, it's all personal. Check Out our TV channel to watch our episodes: at www.mistakenIdentity.tv Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow us on Ins...
Mar 07, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text On March 2, Major League Baseball announced that it was delaying the start of the season as they had not been able to reach a deal with the players association. Frank looks at statements from MLB as well as Jason Heyward on the matter. This is a developing story. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent the Cubs, MLB, any player or sponsor. Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Faceb...
Mar 02, 2022•11 min
Send us a text She’s returning to Wrigley Field in 2022 in a different capacity, but she’s very familiar with the ballpark as you will learn from this episode. We go beyond the confines with Mary Beth Gerlach of Safety Service Systems, also known as S3. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent the Cubs, Bears, sponsors or any other teams or players. Check out our tv channel at www.MistakenIdentity.TV Follow us on Twitter @PodcastMistaken Email u...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Cubs game day staff got the chance to meet the twin sons of Ernie Banks during a special Black History Month session. Here are a few clips from that day. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do NOT represent the Cubs, sponsors or anyone other than the speakers. Shop our Black History Month Gear today - items are popular and may be limited. Follow us on Twitter @PodcastMistaken Facebook @MistakenIdentityMedia Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Em...
Feb 24, 2022•47 min
Send us a text This episode celebrates host Frank Walkers birthday with one of his favorite people from the Cubs front office, Aaron Key. It also has a few surprise appearances! Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent the Cubs, players or any sponsors. It's not business, it's personal! Watch this episode - and past episodes - on our TV channel at www.MistakenIdentity.TV Shop our custom merchandise at www.TeamIdentity.Myshopfiy.com Sup...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Jarrett Payton , son of legendary Chicago Bear Walter Payton , spoke with the game day staff of the Cubs for Black History Month last year. Here is a replay of that session. Shop Fanatics list of sports based Black Owned Businesses here We are a member of the Unconfined Podcast Network! Follow us on Twitter @PodcastMistaken Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Facebook @MistkenIdentityMedia Tik Tok @FrankWalkerIV Patreon (watch our ...
Feb 19, 2022•56 min
Send us a text In this episode we explore the personal stories of someone who lives in Massachusetts - but works for the Cubs! Meet Margaret Wichmann. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent the Cubs, sponsors of any other business/entity. It's not business, it's personal. Check out our limited edition, Black History merchandise here! Follow us on Twitter @PodcastMistaken Follow us in Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Follow Frank on T...
Feb 14, 2022•44 min
Send us a text We had the pleasure of hosting a Black History Month session with Cubs game day staff and former Cub Ray Burriss that was very emotional and informative in 2021. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent the Cubs, sponsors of any other team/business. Check out our Black History Month limited edition items here! Follow us on Twitter @PodcastMistaken Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedi...
Feb 09, 2022•50 min
Send us a text We head to Woodstock, IL to talk with a supervisor who has one of the longest commutes to Wrigley Field that we know of. We also learn something about her that our host did not even know. Meet Kathy Campbell Kopsell! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers as we do not represent the Chicago Cubs, any sponsor or team. It's not business, it's personal. We are a member of the Unconfined Podcast Network, check out the other podcasts on the netw...
Feb 07, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text We are kicking off season 2 in grand fashion. The unfiltered, uncensored Daniel Feingold is in rare form as he chats with Frank about life, baseball and so much more. Viewer discretion is advised, of course. Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent any team, sponsor or business. The NBA All Star Game gear is on sale for our listeners! Check out the gear here: Mistaken Identity 2022 All Star Game Deals Check out NFL Shop for all yo...
Jan 31, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Jordan recently went to Hawaii during the holiday season. He chats with Frank about his experience, Christmas gifts and Buffalo Wild Wings in this bonus clip. Season 2 of the podcast debuts on January 31, 2022. Check out the latest deals from Buffalo Wild Wings here! Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Facebook @MistkenIdentityMedia Tik Tok @FrankWalkerIV Patreon (watch our episodes) Mistaken Identity Podcast Website PodPage Email:...
Jan 17, 2022•34 min
Send us a text It's the kickoff for the Unconventional Weekend for Cubs staff during the time that is usually set aside for the Cubs Convention, so we're airing this bonus episode featuring one of the last managers to run the convention before it was shut down due to the pandemic, Ryan Medley. Fanatics We feature a wide selection of gear from every league, including NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a com...
Jan 14, 2022•46 min
Send us a text Frank had the chance to interview pitcher Jake Bimbi for Mistaken Identity TV. Here's how that episode went! Follow Jake and his career on Twitter at @JocobBimbi Lids is home to the best caps from every league. Find your favorite one here! Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Facebook @MistkenIdentityMedia Tik Tok @FrankWalkerIV Patreon (watch our episodes) Mistaken Identity Podcast Website PodPage Email: MistakenIdentityMedia@...
Jan 10, 2022•32 min
Send us a text Work for the Cubs? or Worked for the Cubs? It's time to register for the 2nd annual virtual weekend which is taking place during the time traditionally set aside for the Cubs Convention! Use the link below to register for all the free exciting sessions and games taking place on Zoom. Other details about the weekend are available via the link as well. Questions should be directed to mistakenidentitymedia@gmail.com Register: https://forms.gle/qQhfsW2eGFYihzyB8 While you're...
Jan 07, 2022•2 min
Send us a text Several Cubs staff members, from different departments, had the opportunity to work at Soldier Field during the Bears season. Their experiences are documented on a series on our TV channel called "Field Days". Enjoy a sample of this series as Frank talks to one of his favorite counterparts at the downtown stadium, Joe Fulkerson. Prefer to watch our podcast episodes? Go here Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Facebook @Mi...
Jan 03, 2022•32 min
Send us a text It's a special, bonus episode of the podcast as we get ready for season 2 next year. Frank got the chance to talk to a Safety and Security Officer who has some exciting news! Check out Mistaken Identity TV at www.mistakenidentity.tv Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Facebook @MistkenIdentityMedia Tik Tok @FrankWalkerIV Patreon (watch our episodes) Mistaken Identity Podcast Website PodPage Email: MistakenIdentityMedia@gmail.c...
Dec 27, 2021•35 min
