The Show Before the Show: Episode 449
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.
Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)
Ben, Sam and Tyler discuss this year's slate of new Copa de la Diversión identities before moving on to an overview of the somewhat mysterious Wichita Chili Buns. Ben then shares six Double-A promotions he's looking forward to seeing this season.
Portland's Emma Tiedemann and Jesse Scaglion (26:10)
Portland Sea Dogs broadcaster Emma Tiedemann and her husband, Sea Dogs director of ticketing Jesse Scaglion, join the podcast with their baby daughter Lucy. Emma talks about navigating last season after discovering she was pregnant, and she and Jesse discuss their plans for what will surely be a memorable 2024.
Prospects Chat (51:00)
Sam and Tyler discuss the big standouts from the inaugural edition of Spring Breakout and No. 12 overall prospect Jackson Merrill's rise to the Padres' Opening Day roster.
Ghosts of the Minors/Wrapping up (1:04:40)
Josh takes a muscular approach to the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors, and Ben, Sam and Tyler wrap up with a Minor League player quiz featuring a memorably-named Canadian icon.