Ballpark Banter: Exploring the 30 MLB Stadiums Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:11:30 -0400 https://www.ballparkbanterpodcast.com en-us © 2026 Ballpark Banter: Exploring the 30 MLB Stadiums yes Support this Podcast 6c1ebc43-f3fe-5a9e-9bda-2501b16c35a7 Travis Parker Smith episodic false A podcast devoted to exploring the 30 ballparks of MLB, by giving you the history of each and then diving through the facts, figures, and fun anecdotes that makes them unique. Produced in 2024.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Travis Parker Smith https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3f1nntat910tq9kih39q4nvkh5xo?.jpg Ballpark Banter: Exploring the 30 MLB Stadiums T-Mobile Park T-Mobile Park The ballpark gurus explore the last of the (current) 30 ballparks: their home stadium, T-Mobile Park. In this episode, Kellan and Travis take you through a history of the home of the Mariners, walking you through everything from when Cal Ripken Jr was nearly killed by ceiling tiles—to the season that saved baseball in Seattle. Then, we go "around the bases" of T-Mobile Park, exploring its amazing views, The 'Pen, and the stunning art in the park.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the last of the (current) 30 ballparks: their home stadium, T-Mobile Park. In this episode, Kellan and Travis take you through a history of the home of the Mariners, walking you through everything from when Cal Ripken Jr was nearly killed by ceiling tiles—to the season that saved baseball in Seattle. Then, we go "around the bases" of T-Mobile Park, exploring its amazing views, The 'Pen, and the stunning art in the park.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-15112365 Tue, 21 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400 1935 full false Oracle Park Oracle Park Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Giants, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the items on the left field grandstand, and Oracle's amazing public transit access.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Giants, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the items on the left field grandstand, and Oracle's amazing public transit access.

Check out Red's Java House if you head to a game!

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-15071401 Tue, 14 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1572 full false The Oakland Coliseum The Oakland Coliseum The ballpark gurus explore the Oakland Coliseum—yes, it's still there!—giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its foul territory, Mount Davis, and the fact that it's below sea level.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the Oakland Coliseum—yes, it's still there!—giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its foul territory, Mount Davis, and the fact that it's below sea level.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-15043003 Thu, 09 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1489 full false Petco Park Petco Park The ballpark gurus explore the home of the San Diego Padres, giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the gigantic "Park in the Park" in center field, and the numerous elements of the city you can find sprinkled throughout the grounds.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the San Diego Padres, giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the gigantic "Park in the Park" in center field, and the numerous elements of the city you can find sprinkled throughout the grounds.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14998513 Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1476 full false loanDepot Park loanDepot Park The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Marlins, taking you through a history of this stadium and diving deep into its sustainability measures, controversial "Marlinator" statue, and the many architectural elements that make it MLB's most unique venue.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Marlins, taking you through a history of this stadium and diving deep into its sustainability measures, controversial "Marlinator" statue, and the many architectural elements that make it MLB's most unique venue.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14966393 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1780 full false Globe Life Field Globe Life Field Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore baseball's youngest stadium, giving you a history of the home of the Rangers and then taking you deeper through its unique roof, extra-bouncy turf, and the wacky dimensions throughout the park—which are actually subtle odes to Texas legends.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore baseball's youngest stadium, giving you a history of the home of the Rangers and then taking you deeper through its unique roof, extra-bouncy turf, and the wacky dimensions throughout the park—which are actually subtle odes to Texas legends.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14930447 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1469 full false Minute Maid Park Minute Maid Park The ballpark gurus explore "The Juicebox," giving you a history of this park and then diving deep into old Union Station, the train carting oranges, and the ode to old Tal's Hill in center field.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore "The Juicebox," giving you a history of this park and then diving deep into old Union Station, the train carting oranges, and the ode to old Tal's Hill in center field.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14920299 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1549 full false Tropicana Field Tropicana Field Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore The Trop, giving you a history of baseball's last indoor-only stadium before diving deeper into its obscure catwalks, Touch Tank, and the Ted Williams Museum.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore The Trop, giving you a history of baseball's last indoor-only stadium before diving deeper into its obscure catwalks, Touch Tank, and the Ted Williams Museum.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14867303 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1597 full false Truist Park Truist Park The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Braves, giving you a history of this young stadium and then diving deeper into its suburban location, nature-filled batter's eye, and The Chop.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Braves, giving you a history of this young stadium and then diving deeper into its suburban location, nature-filled batter's eye, and The Chop.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14867159 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1483 full false Great American Ballpark Great American Ballpark The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Reds, giving you a history of this stadium and diving deep into its wonderful art, riverboat-themed outfield concourse, and the many odes to Pete Rose sprinkled throughout.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Reds, giving you a history of this stadium and diving deep into its wonderful art, riverboat-themed outfield concourse, and the many odes to Pete Rose sprinkled throughout.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14827646 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1435 full false Camden Yards Camden Yards Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore a stadium known as "the ballpark that forever changed baseball," taking you through a history of this influential park and then diving deep into the B&O Warehouse, Eutaw Street, and the two orange seats in the outfield.

Be sure to check out Pickles Pub if you're heading to a game! 

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore a stadium known as "the ballpark that forever changed baseball," taking you through a history of this influential park and then diving deep into the B&O Warehouse, Eutaw Street, and the two orange seats in the outfield.

Be sure to check out Pickles Pub if you're heading to a game! 

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14797114 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1999 full false Progressive Field Progressive Field The ballpark gurus explore Progressive Field, giving you a history of this park and diving deeper into its compact size, "little Green Monster," and the John Adams bleachers.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore Progressive Field, giving you a history of this park and diving deeper into its compact size, "little Green Monster," and the John Adams bleachers.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14762991 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1670 full false Nationals Park Nationals Park Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Nationals Park, giving you a history of this stadium and its trendsetting retro-modern style, before diving into its famous Presidents Race, NATS chant, and bullpen cart.

This episode is brought to you by Solace Outpost - Navy Yard.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Nationals Park, giving you a history of this stadium and its trendsetting retro-modern style, before diving into its famous Presidents Race, NATS chant, and bullpen cart.

This episode is brought to you by Solace Outpost - Navy Yard.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14733651 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1756 full false Fenway Park Fenway Park The ballpark gurus explore perhaps the mecca of ballparks, Fenway Park, giving you the full history of this famed stadium and then diving into the reasons for its wonky dimensions, Pesky's pole, and the lone red seat in deep right field.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore perhaps the mecca of ballparks, Fenway Park, giving you the full history of this famed stadium and then diving into the reasons for its wonky dimensions, Pesky's pole, and the lone red seat in deep right field.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14701524 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2359 full false Citi Field Citi Field The ballpark gurus explore Citi Field, giving you a history of this park, its connections with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and bridge motif that surrounds both the stadium and Mets branding in general.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore Citi Field, giving you a history of this park, its connections with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and bridge motif that surrounds both the stadium and Mets branding in general.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14682628 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1672 full false Citizens Bank Park Citizens Bank Park Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore "The Bank," giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deep into its tailgate culture, Ashburn Alley, eternal #RingTheBell rallying cry, and—of course—the Philly Phanatic.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore "The Bank," giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deep into its tailgate culture, Ashburn Alley, eternal #RingTheBell rallying cry, and—of course—the Philly Phanatic.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14639087 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2021 full false Yankee Stadium Yankee Stadium The ballpark gurus explore The Stadium, giving you a history of this classic park, its historic predecessor, and the odes to the past that are sprinkled all around.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore The Stadium, giving you a history of this classic park, its historic predecessor, and the odes to the past that are sprinkled all around.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14631252 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2073 full false The Rogers Centre The Rogers Centre Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Blue Jays, giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its trendsetting dome, unique art pieces, and hotel in centerfield.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Blue Jays, giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its trendsetting dome, unique art pieces, and hotel in centerfield.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14598547 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:00 -0500 2130 full false PNC Park PNC Park The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Pirates, giving you a history of this gorgeous park before diving deeper into the Roberto Clemente Bridge, incredible view, and those immaculately trimmed hedges in the batter's eye.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Pirates, giving you a history of this gorgeous park before diving deeper into the Roberto Clemente Bridge, incredible view, and those immaculately trimmed hedges in the batter's eye.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14563261 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1560 full false Comerica Park Comerica Park Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Tigers, giving you a history of this beautiful ballpark and then diving deeper into its historic neighboring buildings, intimidating stone tigers, and family-friendly carnival rides.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Tigers, giving you a history of this beautiful ballpark and then diving deeper into its historic neighboring buildings, intimidating stone tigers, and family-friendly carnival rides.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14547413 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1548 full false Kauffman Stadium Kauffman Stadium The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Kansas City Royals, giving you a history of this (surprisingly unique!) ballpark, and then diving deeper into its modernist design, iconic fountain, and the Buck O'Neil seat.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Kansas City Royals, giving you a history of this (surprisingly unique!) ballpark, and then diving deeper into its modernist design, iconic fountain, and the Buck O'Neil seat.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14521190 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1651 full false Busch Stadium Busch Stadium Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Busch Stadium, giving you a history of this ballpark (the third of its name!), and diving deeper into the controversy behind the Stan Musial statue, the wonderful Gate 3, and the multiple iterations of arches that can be found throughout the park.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Busch Stadium, giving you a history of this ballpark (the third of its name!), and diving deeper into the controversy behind the Stan Musial statue, the wonderful Gate 3, and the multiple iterations of arches that can be found throughout the park.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14521528 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1585 full false Guaranteed Rate Field Guaranteed Rate Field The ballpark gurus explore the home of the White Sox, giving you a history of this unfortunately-timed ballpark and diving deeper into its unique cooling methods, two blue seats, and the Champions Plaza.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore the home of the White Sox, giving you a history of this unfortunately-timed ballpark and diving deeper into its unique cooling methods, two blue seats, and the Champions Plaza.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14486839 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1595 full false American Family Field American Family Field Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Brewers, diving into the (surprisingly dark) history of the park, and then exploring its lively tailgate scene, unique retractable roof, and those iconic racing sausages.

Check out this episode's presenting pub: Milwaukee Brat House

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Brewers, diving into the (surprisingly dark) history of the park, and then exploring its lively tailgate scene, unique retractable roof, and those iconic racing sausages.

Check out this episode's presenting pub: Milwaukee Brat House

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14471015 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2129 full false Wrigley Field Wrigley Field The ballpark gurus explore Wrigley Field, giving you a history of this classic ballpark and then diving deeper into the stories behind the ivy-covered walls, the celebrity-led 7th Inning Stretch, and the Wrigley Rooftops.

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]]> The ballpark gurus explore Wrigley Field, giving you a history of this classic ballpark and then diving deeper into the stories behind the ivy-covered walls, the celebrity-led 7th Inning Stretch, and the Wrigley Rooftops.

Check out this episode's presenting pub: Almost Home Tavern

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14449617 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2125 full false Target Field Target Field Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Target Field, giving you a history of this ballpark and then diving into its compact nature, Target Plaza, and the ever-active sign of Minnie and Paul.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Target Field, giving you a history of this ballpark and then diving into its compact nature, Target Plaza, and the ever-active sign of Minnie and Paul.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14437538 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1442 full false Coors Field Coors Field Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Coors Field, giving you a history of the home of the Rockies and then diving deeper into the Sandlot Brewery, center field forest, and the real reason this is considered a "hitter's park."

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Coors Field, giving you a history of the home of the Rockies and then diving deeper into the Sandlot Brewery, center field forest, and the real reason this is considered a "hitter's park."

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14427628 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1655 full false Chase Field Chase Field Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore a park known as "The Airplane Hangar," giving you its history and then diving deeper into its iconic pool, unique cooling methods, and how it set the trend for synthetic turf.

Check out this episode's Presenting Pub: Crown Public House

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore a park known as "The Airplane Hangar," giving you its history and then diving deeper into its iconic pool, unique cooling methods, and how it set the trend for synthetic turf.

Check out this episode's Presenting Pub: Crown Public House

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14413243 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1697 full false Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Dodger Stadium, giving you a history of the ballpark and then diving deeper into the stadium's unique design, Top of the Park plaza, and famous Dodger Dogs.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Dodger Stadium, giving you a history of the ballpark and then diving deeper into the stadium's unique design, Top of the Park plaza, and famous Dodger Dogs.

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]]> Travis Parker Smith Buzzsprout-14394919 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1448 full false Angel Stadium Angel Stadium Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Angel Stadium, giving you a history of the ballpark and then diving deeper into the California Spectacular, Big A marquee, and gigantic hats outside the stadium.

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]]> Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore Angel Stadium, giving you a history of the ballpark and then diving deeper into the California Spectacular, Big A marquee, and gigantic hats outside the stadium.

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