Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome the conclusion of my conversation with John Lohrke the GM of the Alaska GoldPanners. We discussed how he became the GM and some of things that he has going on with the team. He Las tells us who the team that will be coming up for the Midnight Sun Game. Enjoy. Alaska GoldPanners Web: https://alaska-goldpanners.square.site/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealGoldpanners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskagoldpanners/ Facebook: https://www.fac...
May 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 95
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew. This week I had the pleasure to interview John Lohrke. He is the GM of the Alaska GoldPanners. On this part 1 episode, we discussed his love for the game. HE shares some stories about his dad who a lot of you might know as Lucky Lohrke. Finally, we discussed the Midnight Sun game and why it is so popular to this day. Enjoy. Alaska GoldPanners web: https://alaska-goldpanners.square.site/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealGoldpanners Instagram: https://www.ins...
May 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 94
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to PT 2 of my conversation with Dan Simon of Studio Simon. On this episode Dan I go into his account of working with the Burlington Sock Puppets and the events that led to the name. I also asked him if he had a list of names that he keeps nearby just in car as well as what would be the name of a team would create for himself. Enjoy. Dan Simon: web- https://www.studiosimon.net/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/studio_simon/ The Dad Hat Chronic...
May 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 93
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew. I had a great conversation with Dan Simon of Studio Simon. On this episode, he gives us a glance at the process coming up with a design for minor league teams. We also get to know how he got into the business and his first design gig. Enjoy. Dan Simon: web- https://www.studiosimon.net/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/studio_simon/ The Dad Hat Chronicles- https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: ...
May 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 92
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew. This week I got speak with Maddy Meehan. She is the Marketing Manager of the DownEast WoodDucks. She tells me how she and her parents drove from Kansas City to Kinston, NC so that she follow her dream of working in sports. We also discussed the difference in working in a history park compared to a new one. Finally, we go into my famous not so famous questions. Enjoy. DownEast WoodDucks web: https://www.milb.com/down-east Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoWoodD...
May 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 91
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Tim Siegel. We discussed how he does not like the pitch clock in baseball but admits that MLB needs it while I declare my love for the pitch clock. Yea I said that. Finally, we discussed the many many hats he has worn while working for the Cannon Ballers. Make sure to check out my YouTube page for more video content and the video version of this episode. Enjoy. Tim Siegel: https://twitter.com/TIMMMAY8 The Kannapo...
Apr 24, 2023•35 min•Ep. 90
Send us a text What's Dad Hat crew and welcome to episode 89 of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week I bring you guys Tim Siegel the Head Grounds Keeper for the Kannapolis CannonBallers. We talked about the path that lead him to become the heads grounds keeper for the team and how he got to live out one of my items in my baseball bucket list. Make sure to follow him and the team on all socials. Tim Siegel: https://twitter.com/TIMMMAY8 The Kannapolis CannonBallers Web: https://www.milb.com/k...
Apr 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 89
Send us a text In the final episode with Craig Colby, we go into his process of writing a book and future plans. We also had some fun with my famous not so famous questions. Make sure to follow him on all social media platforms. Enjoy. Craig Colby: https://www.colbyvision.net/ The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChroniclesBaseball BBQ: https://baseballbbq.com/?rfsn=6621054.f0ec022 CODE: BBQ20 for 20% off your first purchase. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronic...
Apr 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 88
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew. This week I am being joined by Craig Colby. Craig is a TV producer, podcaster as well as a writer. On this episode, we talked about his newest book All Caps, Stories that justify an outrageous collection. Make sure to visit his website for all of his info and the link to his book. Enjoy. Craig Colby: https://www.colbyvision.net/ The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https:/...
Apr 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 87
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew. This week we get to finish my conversation with Pete. We talked all things High Rockers. From the great features of the ballpark to some of great players that have made it all the way to the show. Make sure to support the team by purchasing some of their great gear. Enjoy. High Point Rockers: Web- https://highpointrockers.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/RockersBaseball Baseball BBQ: https://baseballbbq.com/?rfsn=6621054.f0ec022 CODE: BBQ20 for 20% off you...
Mar 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 86
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat crew. On this Pt 1 on my conversation with Pete Fisch, We got to talk about how he got started in sports in Albany NY in the 80s to now being with the High Point Rockers. Now remember this is only part 1 and part 2 will be out next week. Enjoy. High Point Rockers: Web- https://highpointrockers.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/RockersBaseball Baseball BBQ: https://baseballbbq.com/?rfsn=6621054.f0ec022 CODE: BBQ20 for 20% off your first purchase. Support the show ...
Mar 20, 2023•35 min•Ep. 85
Send us a text On this episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast, I had the pleasure to interview John Kocsis. He is the voice of the Columbia Fireflies. We discussed how he go to be the voice of the team as well as his experience writing a book. I attached the link to his book preorder so that you order yours. Enjoy. John Kocsis: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Play-Minors-Profiles-Broadcasters/dp/1476691444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UKM7SK6I8QZP&keywords=John+Kocsis&qid=1678673067&sprefix...
Mar 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 84
Send us a text In the conversation of my conversation with Lynn, we talked about her favorite museums both presidential and baseball. Finally, Lynn tells me the story of when she was a girls softball team coach and what happened during that time. You guys will love it. Enjoy and Support the Minor Leagues. Lynn Smith: https://twitter.com/iaskiheho Baseball BBQ: www.baseballbbq.com/dadhat CODE: BBQ20 for 20% off your first order The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support...
Mar 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 83
Send us a text On this week's episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles, I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Lynn Smith. She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. We talked baseball, her collection and even Rocky Mountain Oysters. LOL, yes we did. You guys gotta listen to it. Enjoy. Lynn Smith: https://twitter.com/iaskiheho The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Su...
Feb 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 82
Send us a text On this week's episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles. I had the AWESOME chance to interview Tyler. He is an artist. He has the ability to balance pretty much anything on his nose or chin. He tells me about the time he balanced a chihuahua sitting on a chair. Yes that actually happened. We also got on to how he got started and answers the great question: has he ever broken his nose. I will not give it away, you will have to listen to the episode. Enjoy. Tyler Scheuer: web: http://www.a...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text On this week's episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles. I had the pleasure to interview Matt VanBenschoten of Minneapolis City SC. He s the General Manager and he gives a behind the scenes look into the team and what is like to stay local in the National spotlight. Make sure to follow Matt and the team. Enjoy. Matt: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mschoten Minneapolis City Sc: Web: https://www.mplscitysc.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mplscitysc The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee...
Feb 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text On this week's episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles, I sat down with Howard and Sue of Triangle Curling. They are curling club out of Raleigh NC. As a fan of the sport, I wanted to lear the basics and rules of the sport. As someone like myself who has never picked up a broom ( the stick the use), Came out learning more about the reels and regulations. Make sure to follow them on social media and I challenge you try it our yourself. Triangle Curling web: https://trianglecurling.com/ T...
Jan 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text On the latest episode of the DHC, I got to have a fun conversation with John West. We discussed his fandom for the KC Royals, him growing up with the team. He also went over a day in the life for an equipment manager in the minors. Make sure to visit the teams website and get some of their merch. The KC Monarchs. Web: https://monarchsbaseball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kscitymonarchs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kc_monarchs/ John West: tbonesbaseball36@gmail.comThe ...
Jan 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text On this part 2 episode of my conversation with Donnie Wise. We talk playoffs, especially the bet I had with with on the Yankees a Guardians series. Off course I could not finish an episode without my famous not so famous questions. Enjoy. Donnie Wise: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisedrjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr/ The Dad Hat Chronicles Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedadhat216 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Support the show Make sure to fo...
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text On this week's episode of The Dad Hat Chronicles, I had the absolute pleasure to interview my good friend Donnie Wise. We talked baseball, how he became a fan of the sport, his collection of memorabilia. Make are you are following him on Twitter and Instagram as well. Donnie Wise: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisedrjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr/ The Dad Hat Chronicles Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedadhat216 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Su...
Jan 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text On my first episode of the Dad Hart Chronicles podcast, I got the pleasure to interview Dre Tranum. He is the Director of Football Equipment at Mercer University. We discussed how he got started. You have to hear this story, it is wild and funny. He also walked me through a day in the life of an equipment manager during the season and off season. Make sure to follow him and Mercer University. Andrew Tranum Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drew_Tranum Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Jan 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text On this episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles, I was joined by Marco Myers who is the Director of Entertainment for the Norfolk Admirals. We discussed his crazy story how he got hired, fired and hired again. It really was a fun interview. Enjoy.Marco Myers Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcoGMyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcogmyers/ Norfolk Admirals: https://linktr.ee/NorfolkAdmiralsHockey The Dad Hat Chronicles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Twitter: ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text On this week's episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles, I had the absolute pleasure to have a great conversation with Conor Caloia of both Forward Madison FC in the USL League 1 and the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League. We talked about the club and how it came about as well as the origin of the name and crest. Finally, we discussed how we both agree that relegation is a great way to promote the fairness and prevent teams from "tanking". this was a lot of fun and I want to thank...
Dec 05, 2022•44 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text On this week's episode of The Dad Hat Chronicles podcast, we are going Arena Football. That's right folks. I had the pleasure to speak with Steven Shotola who at the time of this interview, was working with the Jax Sharks of the National Arena League. We talked about the team and the leagues as well. We also discussed the bright future the league has and its plans to promote the league through various platforms. The Jax Sharks Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxsharks Web: https://ww...
Nov 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Jerry Quickel. We talked about his love for the game of baseball as well as how he traveled to different parks to watch games. We also finished or talk about football helmets. Finally, we go into my famous not so famous questions. Enjoy. Jerry Quickel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerryQuickel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryquickel/ The Dad Hat Chronicles: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedadhat216 Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Nov 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text On this part 1 interview with Jerry Quickel, We discussed how he got started with collecting game worn football helmets and the process in which he goes about it. We also dive into some baseball. Make sure you are following him on Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy. Jerry Quickel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerryQuickel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryquickel/ The Dad Hat Chronicles: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedadhat216 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/...
Nov 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text On this episode of the The Dad Hat Chronicles, I was joined by Jarred Becker. He is the Director of Operations and Media Relations for the team. We talked about his upbringing in the LA area and how he grew up a Ducks fan. We also talked about his time with the Rochester Honkers and the many hats he wars with the Bruins. Make sure to list their site for all Bruins news. Austin Bruins: Shop: https://gppaustin.chipply.com/AustinBruins2022/?apid=2869571 Web: https://www.austinbruins....
Nov 07, 2022•53 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text What's up Dad Hat Crew. On episode 68 of the Dad Hat Chronicles, I got the opportunity to interview Jason Atkins also known as GreazyKeyz. He goes into details on how he got the opportunity to become not only the organist for the Charlotte Checkers but the Kannapolis cannon Ballers as well. Finally, we discussed is most memorable moments for both the teams, You guys are going to love it. Mane sure to also follow him on social media. GreazyKeyz Twitter: https://twitter.com/greazyke...
Oct 31, 2022•44 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text This week Josh Duckworth of SOWEGANS SC joins me and we discussed how an ordained minister decided to bring soccer to Southwest Georgia. From the league he chose to the crew of the team. Finally, we discussed how folks can join as a founding member of the team. SOWEGANS SC web: https://www.soweganssc.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SowegansSC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soweganssc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SowegansSC Founding membership: https://www.soweganssc...
Oct 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Nate Mueller of Kentucky Customs Sports. He is a designer of football mini helmets and we continue that conversation regarding the process and what projects he has done and has coming up. Nate Mueller Twitter: https://twitter.com/3DPrintedSports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kycustomsports/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyCustomSports The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support the show Make sure to fo...
Oct 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 66
