We Love Our Team

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome George Vincent, a corporate attorney and part-owner of the Cincinnati Reds. George shares his journey from being a Detroit Tigers fan to becoming a Reds supporter after moving to Cincinnati. He reflects on his childhood memories of baseball, particularly the 1968 World Series, and discusses his transition into the Reds ownership group. The c...

Send us Fan Mail We apologize!: The original episode contained a few minutes of dead air at the end! Listen to this one! In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Jack and Randy Freaking welcome Courtis Fuller, a veteran broadcaster, who shares his journey from battling cancer to becoming a beloved figure in Cincinnati. Courtis reflects on his early days as a Pirates fan, his admiratio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Jack and Randy Freaking welcome Courtis Fuller, a veteran broadcaster, who shares his journey from battling cancer to becoming a beloved figure in Cincinnati. Courtis reflects on his early days as a Pirates fan, his admiration for Roberto Clemente, and his transition to supporting the Reds. The conversation highlights the impor...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Randy and Jack reminisce about the life and legacy of Pete Rose, the all-time hit king of Major League Baseball, who passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 83. Jack and Randy discuss his iconic moments on the field, his records, and the impact he had on the Cincinnati Reds and baseball as a whole. The conversation also touches on the 19...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Scott Sweeney shares his unique journey from military service to becoming a passionate baseball YouTuber. He discusses his lifelong fandom for the Milwaukee Brewers, the impact of analytics on modern baseball, and the challenges faced by small market teams. Scott also delves into the world of baseball movies, the evolution of contracts and labor rela...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Richard Fitch, a long-time Shakespeare influenced author for Redleg Nation, shares his journey from Iowa to Northern Ky to New York and back, his deep-rooted fandom for the Cincinnati Reds, and his experiences writing about baseball. The discussion touches on memorable games, the impact of analytics in modern baseball, and insights into team ownershi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco, the Hamilton County Coroner, shares her inspiring journey from India to the United States, her experiences growing up in Cincinnati, and her love for the Cincinnati Reds. She discusses her early memories of baseball, the cultural differences between cricket and baseball, and her favorite moments in Reds history, including her attendance at Pe...

Send us Fan Mail Rich Maile, father of Cincinnati Reds catcher Luke Maile, joins Jack and Randy and shares his lifelong love for the Reds, as well as his experiences as a sports star in high school and college.  (Sorry about the background noise of a fan - not sure why that happened on the app.) Rich talks about his memories of watching Reds legends like Johnny Bench and Tony Perez, and his pride...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome their sons -Bob Freking and Joe and Ben Greiner. The boys discuss their experiences as Cincinnati Reds fans. They talk about their early memories of being Reds fans, their favorite players, and their most disappointing moments. They also share their least favorite Reds, including David Bell and Jim Edmonds.  The conversation touches on the 2...

Send us Fan Mail Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame veteran Dee Taylor, and HOF volunteer Pam Popp, join Jack and Randy to start Season 2. Dee and Pam share their memories of the Reds, and describe for our listeners a little known outreach program of the Reds HOF for senior citizens in memory care homes, nursing homes, and other senior living communities. The program is unique to the Reds and could serv...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Cameron, the retired varsity baseball coach at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, joins the podcast. Mike had a successful coaching career, with 767 wins and 4 state championships. Many of his players went on to play college baseball and 13 made it to the major leagues, including Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr.  Mike shares his experiences playing at Purcell H...

Send us Fan Mail Hal McCoy, a legendary journalist who has covered the Cincinnati Reds, joins the podcast. He shares stories from his career, including breaking news to a manager that he had been fired and his complicated relationships with Joe Morgan, Eric Davis, Pete Rose. McCoy also discusses his love for the game of baseball and his intro to writing by a high school typing teacher. Hal shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of We Love Our Team, United States Senator Sherrod Brown joins the hosts to discuss his love for baseball and his efforts to get Reds Hall of Famer William "Dummy" Hoy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Senator Brown shares his memories of watching the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, his favorite players, and his thoughts on the current stat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They discuss John's musical background, his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, and upcoming concerts. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians (fka the Indians) and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, including the Rocky Colavito curse and the history of the R...

Send us Fan Mail Keith O'Brien, a New York Times bestselling author, joins Randy and Jack to discuss his latest book on Pete Rose and the glory days of baseball. Keith shares his memories as a Reds fan and his fascination with Pete Rose's story. He talks about the challenges of writing a biography and the importance of looking at Rose's story through the prism of humanity. The conve...

Send us Fan Mail Annie Sabo, a sports journalist and host of the Reds pre and post game shows, shares her experiences growing up in a baseball family -watching games from each team's "Kids Room" and the family moves through the years - and her journey in the world of sports journalism.  Annie talks about her father, Chris Sabo - aka "Spuds McKenzie - and his famous goggles she...

Send us Fan Mail Veteran TV and Radio critic John Kiesewetter, author of a Joe Nuxhall biography, joins the show. John talks about Joe's career as a pitcher and broadcaster- over 60 years - and how many people forget about Joe's outstanding playing career after persevering for eight years in the minors after his debut as a 15 year old.  John brings an interesting perspective about baseba...

Send us Fan Mail Cincinnati's own famous guitarist, Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman, joins the show. In this episode, Eli talks about his love for the Cincinnati Reds and his experiences as a fan. He shares memories of playing baseball as a kid and his position as a first baseman.  Eli also discusses his transition from sports to music and the role of imagination in both. He recalls attending...

Send us Fan Mail Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to get into the game. He also talks...

Send us Fan Mail Dennis Janson, a revered television sports reporter, shares his journey into sports broadcasting and his early experiences with the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of TV sports coverage and the impact of technological advancements. The conversation also delves into personal anecdotes and connections with notable sports figures. 'DJ" shares insights from his c...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Greg Rhodes, a lifelong Reds fan and author, joins the We Love Our Team podcast. They discuss Greg's love for the Reds, his experience as the executive director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and his role as the official Reds historian. They also reminisce about their favorite players and memories from Crosley Field and the Big Red Machi...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Clooney - famous Cincinnati broadcaster and local icon, joins Jack and Randy to share his Reds fandom from the late 1930s to the present day. A captivating discussion touching on long forgotten names from the 1940s, Grady Hatton, the integration of baseball, how fans "watched the radio" before TV broadcasts of the Reds, Waite Hoyt describing the action after receivi...

Send us Fan Mail From Pirates Fan to Reds Fan: Beryl Love, Editor and Vice President of news at the Cincinnati Enquirer, shares his experience as a Reds fan. He discusses his split allegiance between the Reds and Pirates, his favorite players including Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, Dave Parker, and Johnny Bench, and his memorable moments at Riverfront Stadium. Beryl also reflects on the trans...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, Jack Greiner and Randy Freking interview John Erardi, a former sports writer who covered the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss John's background as a sports writer and his experiences covering the Reds. They also talk about John's favorite interviews, the challenges of being a fan and a writer, and memorable moments with playe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, hosts Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome guest Sridhar Pappu, a lifelong Reds fan and author. They discuss Sridhar's Reds fandom and how it developed, with a focus on the 1987 Reds team. Jack, Randy, and Sridhar also touch on trades in Reds history and the impact of certain players. The conversation covers various topics re...