Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames
Paul CaputoPaul Caputo, minor league baseball correspondent for SportsLogos.net, tells the story of America one minor league baseball logo and nickname at a time. Paul is joined every episode by Dan Simon, founder of the prolific design firm Studio Simon, as well as guests including front office personnel, designers, and subject-matter experts.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArtsSportsBaseball | |||
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The Nanaimo NightOwls and the Nanaimo Bars are one team that plays in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Their nicknames are a tribute to local wildlife and a confection named for the area.
This week on the podcast:
• Jim Swanson, Managing Partner, Nanaimo... more
The brand-new Hill City Howlers, Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, base their brand on a series of classic movie monsters. The team, formerly the Lynchburg Hillcats, play in a ballpark adjacent to a cemetery, setting the spooky scene. Gu... more
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From 1994 to 2016, the Brevard County Manatees graced the fields of the Florida State League with a logo based on one of the ocean's most endearing animals. Guests include:
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MiLB/indy/college summer baseball fan and AP US history teacher here. This podcast is a perfect way to tell the history of America through baseball!
Apple Podcasts5Adam Hazel
United States2 months ago Nothing negative about the pod cast I enjoy everything about it wish there was more episodes for
Audible5Julio GonzalezUnited States8 months ago- Love the show- would love to see it evolve
As a huge MiLB fan and a lover of logo design I absolutely adore this podcast and listen to every episode. That being said I usually fast forward past the ‘nature’ segments. I get why they’re a part of the show but they don’t really have anything to do with the team or the logo (which is why we’re all here). I’d love to see an interview with a fan of the team or with a player/front office member/designer if possible instead. I’d still recommend this pod to anyone who likes logos and minor league... more
Apple Podcasts41234583$3$282&1!;;!3828United States10 months ago - Knowledge knockout
If yer not, you should be !
What you ask? Following this podcast , of course !
Paul digs in to both the folklore AND history of a tonne of minor league teams !
Give it a listen, hit the subscribe button , sit back and enjoy 👍🏼👍🏼
Apple Podcasts5Rocket goose
Canada2 years ago - Sticker Thank You!
This podcast scratches me where I itch!
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The content centers around minor league baseball, specifically exploring the unique logos, nicknames, and branding that define various teams across America. Each episode features engaging conversations that blend sports history with graphic design, as hosts discuss the significance of team identities, community connections, and the evolution of minor league branding. Noteworthy guests, including team personnel, designers, and industry experts, contribute insights that enhance the storytelling aspect of the show. The focus on the creative narratives behind logos makes it particularly appealing to baseball fans, design enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of sports and culture.
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