The Show Before the Show: Episode 333

Isotopes GM Traub recalls Food Network's visit to the ballpark

Green chiles, of course, played a role in the menu devised on the "Dinner Impossible" episode filmed in Albuquerque. (Albuquerque Isotopes)

By MiLB.com Staff

November 12, 2021

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Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

Tyler, Sam and Ben open this week's show by discussing the latest entries to the Ballpark Guide series, including Hartford and Inland Empire. The hosts also talk about what stadiums would make for fun food TV show features in the future.

John Traub interview (14:58)

Albuquerque general manager John Traub joins the show to provide details on Food Network's visit to Isotopes Park for an episode of "Dinner Impossible" that aired this week and is now available on demand.

Fall Stars Game preview (39:53)

Tyler and Sam break down the East and West rosters from this year's Fall Stars Game and make their MVP picks. (The Fall Stars Game will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. ET and can be viewed on MLB Network, MLB.com and the MLB app.)

Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (49:40)

Before Tyler and Sam finish up, Josh returns to the dog days in the podcast's game-show segment.