Mistaken Identity: Beyond The Ballpark

Send us Fan Mail 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 n...

Send us Fan Mail 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 te...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 gr...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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: @MistakenIdent...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 play...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Fol...

Send us Fan Mail 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 T...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Inst...

Send us Fan Mail 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!...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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'...

Send us Fan Mail 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 listen...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @MistkenIdentityMe...

Send us Fan Mail 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, NH...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @FrankWalkerI...

Send us Fan Mail 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 direc...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Patre...

Send us Fan Mail Our podcast season may have just ended, but the content on our Patreon site and TV channel is still going on, 24 hours a day! Here's a episode from one of our new series "Fan-tastic" that looks at the personal lives of some familiar  fan faces around the ballpark. This episode is hosted by Jordan Burks. To visit our Patreon site and support our work , click here: To...

Send us Fan Mail It's our season finale and we're taking a deep dive into the world of former Cub Derrek Lee. We're sure there are some things about him that you didn't know - until now. You'll see why he's one of our favorite Cubs! Click here for Ultimate Gift Guide For Chicago Cubs Fans by Fanatics! Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @Mis...

Send us Fan Mail We've been taking a look at the personal lives of people who work for the Cubs all season and now it's time to meet a success story. Meet Jordan Taylor, who went from behind the camera at Wrigley and is now a Associate Producer at ESPN! Holiday Shopping from our Partners: Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/c/2850310/1058773/9663 Best Buy: https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/28...