The Fancestor

Lifelong Cleveland Guardians fan Rob Holub joins the show to discuss his fandom. Rob, shared his origins as a fan at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, with family outings and behind-the-fence parties becoming regular traditions. They discussed the team's struggles in the 1980s, the transformation with the opening of Jacobs Field in 1994, and the dominant 1995 season that finished with a World Series lo...

Laura Hemming, a 30-year season ticket holder for the Milwaukee Brewers, joins the show to talk about her long-standing fandom with the team. Laura began following the Brewers in 1982 during the "Harvey Wallbangers" era and has maintained her season ticket streak since 1996, despite the team's inconsistent performance throughout the decades. They discussed key moments in Brewers history including...

Lifelong Angels fan Dave Wilkins joins the show to discuss his decades-long journey rooting for the "other team" in Southern California.. He shares his memories of attending games since the 1960s, including the team's first division title in 1979, the heartbreak of losing the 1982 ALCS after taking a 2-0 lead, and the devastating 1986 ALCS loss to the Red Sox. Of course, the 2002 World Series vict...

Lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan Jay Tierney joins the show to discuss his fandom. Jay shares his early memories of following the Cardinals and the impact of players like Ozzie Smith and Mark McGwire on the franchise. Jay addresses the feud between Ozzie Smith and Tony La Russa, the legacy of Mark McGwire in St. Louis, and the current state of the Cardinals' rivalry with the Chicago Cubs. The conv...

Liz Thompson - owner and designer of Diamond Scorecard Designs - joins the show to discuss her passion for baseball scorekeeping. As part of her journey, Liz shares her lifelong connection to baseball, including her work for the Baltimore Orioles and MASN, and discusses how she created her own scorekeeping business. The history of scorekeeping is explored (including sources dating back to the 1890...

Russ the Reds Fan joins the show to discuss visiting all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks. Russ details his experiences in each stadium, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he used to plan his trips. Russ ranks the stadiums from best to worst and throughout the conversation, he shares his suggestions and recommendations to make your next cross-country MLB journey a guaranteed good time.

Writer and podcaster Sarah D. Bunting (Extra Hot Great, Television Without Pity, and Tomato Nation) joins the show to discuss her lifelong fandom for the New York Mets. Beginning in September 1985, Sarah shares more than 40 years of memories, including the 1986 World Series championship season and the challenging periods the team experienced in the 1990s and early 2000s. Other topics include the r...

This week's episode features Dr. Roberto Santiago, a long-time Oakland Athletics fan who has recently stopped following the team due to their relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas. Berto shared his origins as an A's fan, tracing back to childhood games with his father and later taking his own children to games. He discussed his experience with A's Access, the team's innovative season ticket program...

Eugene Freedman talks about his lifelong fandom of the Baltimore Orioles. Eugene shared his journey from being a New York Mets fan as a child to becoming an Orioles fan in the 1980s, including his experiences attending games at both Memorial Stadium and Camden Yards. This discussion includes Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken, the impact of the 1990s playoff teams, and the challenges the franchise faced...

Ruth Kapelus - writer, baseball fan and Canada's 8th favorite vegan - joins the show to talk about her journey as a Toronto Blue Jays fan. Ruth, who was born in South Africa and immigrated to Canada as a child, shared how she became a Jays fan during the team's successful 1980s era. They discussed the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, with particular focus on man...

Chrystal O'Keefe, a prominent Chicago White Sox fan and writer for Southside Sox, shared her journey from being a lifelong Cubs fan to converting to the White Sox, primarily influenced by her husband and the team's 2005 World Series victory. She discussed the challenges she faced as a female baseball fan, including the lack of representation and the harassment she experienced while writing about d...

The premiere episode of the Fancestor podcast - hosted by Aaron Cameron - features Garret Heinrich, a long-time Athletics fan, discussing his journey with the A's and the team's recent relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas. Garrett shares his early memories attending games with his father at the Coliseum, his favorite players, and his perspective on the Bash Brothers era of the 1980s. The conversat...