Pulling Tarp Podcast

John Kocsis Jr., Broadcasting & Media Relations Manager for the Columbia Fireflies, hops on the show to talk about his book "Play-byPlay from the Minors", buses breaking down, restaurants in the middle of nowhere, the comparison between Beloit and Hagerstown, Mugshot Monday, and more!

David Ruckman hops on the show to talk about hungover or drunk game day employees, his experiences in MiLB, going out on his own to start David C. Ruckman Creative, and designing some of the sickest brands, jerseys, videoboard headshots, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Jarinko joins the show to discuss having his groundskeeper almost get ejected, pulling tarp in the snow, why a certain staff member doesn't pull tarp anymore, overseeing enormous stadium renovations, our hopes for the Philadelphia Eagles, using Adam Silver's complimentary tickets for the Super Bowl, Philly cheesesteaks, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Matt Dean hops on the show to share behind the scenes info about "Legalize Marinara Night" and what happens when players get in trouble on the bus. Of course, Matt shares another funny story about Bill Murray that involves another guest of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Goldsmith hops on the show to discuss the World Cup, working in baseball and soccer, chasing dogs on the field, Ted Lasso, and answering fans' weird questions about players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Parsons hops on the show to talk about hosting rugby games at Jackson Field, a former guest and great broadcaster getting the call to the show, and what it's like having an apartment building in the outfield. He lets us know what to do if the bus driver quits in the middle of a trip. Tyler also makes us ask the question: Is Phil Pohl one of the nicest guys in baseball? Learn

Avery Lynch hops on the show to chat about how big PA is, why you should bring plenty of socks to work, big time rehab assignments, and of course, some some takes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Siegel hops on the show to talk about why you should send blind emails, attending umpire school, hosting the AKC Fastest Dog Competition, and having to replace broken bases mid-game. We also learn that players like certain mow patterns, that Tim might be the fastest groundskeeper in MiLB, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess Knaster from the Harrisburg Senators joins the show to talk about funny times in the pressbox, fun headshots on the video board, classic video games, and what to do if a drone delay occurs. He also informs us what baseball size hail does to tarps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Carey hops on to talk about his Youtube series "American Ballpark Roadtrip", his travels from Puerto Rico to Kentucky, how Daddy Yankee is as a team owner, leaving the industry, making people watch baseball without beer, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices