We Love Our Team

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Randy Freaking and co-host Jack Greiner welcome MLB.com beat reporter Mark Sheldon. Mark shares his journey from a young baseball fan to a seasoned journalist covering the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of sports journalism, the impact of social media, and the importance of building relationships with playe...

Send us Fan Mail Chef David Falk, Cincinnati Reds, culinary journey, baseball fandom, restaurant industry, El Coyote, food and baseball, Reds players, pizza, Skyline, craft beer Summary In this episode, Chef David Falk shares his journey from a young cook at El Coyote to becoming a renowned chef and owner of multiple restaurants in Cincinnati. He discusses his early memories of the Cincinnati Reds...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this engaging conversation, Brian Goldberg shares his journey from a young sports enthusiast in Cincinnati to becoming the sports agent for Ken Griffey Jr. He reflects on his childhood, his early interest in sports, and how a chance meeting with Griffey in college led to a lifelong friendship and professional partnership.  Goldberg discusses the challenges and triumphs...

Send us Fan Mail S ummary In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', hosts Jack and Randy engage with Justices Pat Fischer, Joe Deters, and Megan Shanahan of the Ohio Supreme Court. The conversation explores their backgrounds, sports influences, favorite teams, and memorable moments in sports.  The Justices share personal anecdotes, reflecting on how sports have shaped their identities and c...

Send us Fan Mail S ummary In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', hosts Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome local historian Dan Hurley, who shares his extensive knowledge of Cincinnati's baseball history, particularly focusing on the Cincinnati Reds. The conversation covers Dan's personal experiences as a Reds fan, the significance of the Big Red Machine era, and the impact o...

Send us Fan Mail S ummary In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Jack Greiner and partner Randy Freking welcome Doug Flynn, a former Cincinnati Reds infielder. Doug shares his journey from growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, to playing professional baseball, highlighting the importance of faith, family, and personal growth.  Doug discusses his early sports experiences, college career...

Send us Fan Mail S ummary In this engaging conversation, sports anchor Charlie Clifford shares his journey from being a Cubs fan to covering the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses his experiences in sports journalism, the players he admires, and his insights into the Reds' current roster. Charlie also reflects on the importance of relationships in the media industry and his aspirations for the fut...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome Bob Fregolle, a former Detroit Tigers fan turned Cincinnati Reds enthusiast, who shares his journey from baseball fandom to owning the Daytona Tortugas. Bob discusses his experiences growing up in Detroit, his love for the Tigers, and how he transitioned to supporting the Reds after moving to Cincinnati.  Bob also recounts his efforts to est...

Send us Fan Mail In this short bonus episode, Reds Community Fund Executive Director Charley Frank interviews Randy about the 13th Annual Opening Day Eve Party. Tickets at Openingdayeve.com. Proceeds benefit the Reds Community Fund. 

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Sabo hosts "The Mental Game", a podcast which aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health in sports.  In this episode, Brandon discusses his journey from a Cincinnati sports fan to a broadcaster and mental health advocate. He shares his experiences growing up in Cincinnati, his favorite teams, and memorable sports moments. Brandon reflects on his broadcast...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, John Sadak, the TV play-by-play voice of the Cincinnati Reds, shares his journey to becoming a broadcaster, his experiences in the industry, and his passion for sports. He discusses the challenges and joys of broadcasting, the importance of preparation, and how he balances his role as a broadcaster with his love for the Reds. John reflects on his chi...

Send us Fan Mail S ummary In this episode, Kim Nuxhall shares the inspiring legacy of his father, Joe Nuxhall, and the impactful work of the Nuxhall Foundation. He discusses the importance of character education, the creation of the Miracle League for children with disabilities, and the development of the Hope Center to provide more opportunities for kids.  Kim also highlights the role of his wife...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kim Nuxhall shares his journey of continuing his father Joe Nuxhall's legacy through the Nuxhall Foundation and the Miracle League. He discusses the importance of character education, the impact of the Miracle League on children with disabilities, and the future aspirations for the Hope Center. Kim reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his father, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this republished episode for 2025 Super Bowl Week, Randy and Jack welcome Dave Shula, former head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and son of Hall of Fame coach Don Shula. They discuss Dave's early sports career, his transition from player to coach, and his journey to Dartmouth College. The conversation also touches on his experiences coaching in the NFL and college, his re...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Jim Breech, a former NFL kicker, shares his experiences playing for the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders, his thoughts on the evolution of kickers, and his love for baseball. He reflects on his childhood in Sacramento, the competitive nature of athletes, and the importance of winning in sports. Jim also discusses the current state of the Reds a...

Send us Fan Mail Paul Daugherty, a veteran journalist, shares his journey through the world of sports writing, reflecting on his experiences covering the Cincinnati Reds and his transition from being a fan to a professional journalist. He discusses the balance between journalism and fandom, his early memories of baseball, and the evolution of his career. Daugherty also touches on his relationships...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is being republished during the 2025 winter break. The Studio bosses thought we did not have permission to play "Hooray for the Cincinnati Reds" in the original version, thus deleting the Pops song at the 22:12 mark. So, this is "remastered" with a snippet of the song included.  This episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris...

Send us Fan Mail Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for the first time. Borgman also discu...

Send us Fan Mail Republished During Winter Break: Amanda Brennaman, wife of former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, shares her love for the Cincinnati Reds and her experiences as a fan. Growing up in Ashland, Kentucky, Amanda listened to Reds games on the radio and attended games with her family. She became a fan of players like Pete Rose and Paul O'Neill and has fond memories of the 1990 Re...

Send us Fan Mail Republished During Winter break: Kirk, Randy, and Jack discuss Kirk's Cincinnati Reds baseball memories, Davey Concepcion, Barry Larkin, keeping score as a young Cincinnati Reds fan, Major League Baseball rule changes, Matt McLain, Elle De La Cruz, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Scott Rolen, Jonathan India, Eric Davis, Barry Bonds, Glenn Braggs, Paul O'Neil, Oakalnd A's, t...

Send us Fan Mail Before Jack and Randy take a break in launching new episodes until Spring Training, 2025, Willie Cunningham and Randy discuss "THE BIG RED MACHINE'S LAST HURRAH", a newly published book about the travesty of the 1981 MLB season. In that strike interrupted season, the Reds were denied a spot in the postseason despite having the Best record in Baseball. It's the...

Send us Fan Mail The Bunning brothers—David, Bill, Jim, and Mark—share their experiences growing up in a family with a Hall of Fame pitcher and a U.S. Senator, Jim Bunning. They discuss their father's illustrious baseball career, his impact on the sport, and the family dynamics that shaped their lives. The conversation delves into memorable games, personal anecdotes, and the legacy of Jim Bun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of WE LOVE OUR TEAM, Bob Herzog, co-anchor of Good Morning Cincinnati, shares his journey from law school to broadcasting, his deep-rooted love for the Cincinnati Reds, and memorable moments from his childhood as a fan. He discusses the origins of his popular segment, Dance Party Fridays, and reflects on the significance of Opening Day in Cincinnati. The conversati...

Send us Fan Mail S ummary Jack and Randy welcome Kevin Murphy, a seasoned attorney and passionate baseball fan. They explore Kevin's journey from being a Yankees fan to embracing the Reds, his memorable experiences at various World Series, and his insights into the world of sports law, particularly his representation of umpires. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by umpires,...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Dean Gregory shares the rich history of Montgomery Inn, an iconic Cincinnati restaurant founded by his family in 1951. He recounts personal anecdotes about his family's journey in the restaurant business, legendary stories about his father, and the establishment's connections with Cincinnati sports legends like Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. ...