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Earned Fun Average

Eric & Johnny
Minor League Baseball
Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Mid America League
NBC World Series
Curved Brim Media
Merchandise
Hats
Cowboy Collegiate League
Copperheads
Hartford Yard Goats
Mendoza Awards
Melon Mashers Baseball
Asheville Tourists
Tullahoma Test Pilots
Testing and Promotions For Minor League Baseball
Baseball Round the Clock
Road Trips
California Collegiate League
Salem Red Sox

Baseball podcast hosted by Johnny and Eric. We talk all things minor league baseball. Home of Proffitt & Loss and The Inning Ending Double Play. "America, Lower Your Standards."

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Latest Episodes

Lynn Smith is our resident Iowan. The 2026 Curved Brim Media meetup took place in Iowa this year. Lynn talks to us about the meetup, the games we attended and the other fun activities we participated in. 

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Ken and Jen Leo run the Green Bay Blue Ribbons. We talk about the connection with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, how they got involved with the team and where the team plays. We talk about the Wisconsin State League and they share their Proffitt & Loss.

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John Lohrke is the GM of the Alaska Goldpanners. John tells us about his father's playing days in the MLB. He shares with us his baseball background including getting involved with the Goldpanners. We talk about the Midnight Sun Game and the NBC Worl... more

Chris Goodell has been running the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League for many years. As someone who's originally from Iowa, Chris jumped at the chance to become President and Owner of a new Northwoods League team, playing it's inaugural seas... more

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Recent Guests

Larry Hawkins
General Manager, Asheville Tourists
Asheville Tourists
Episode: Episode 223 - Feeling Like A Tourist
Alex Berntsen
General Manager of Palm Coast Big Buoys
Palm Coast Big Buoys (Orange State League)
Episode: Episode 222 - Me and Manatee
Jim Timmins
Head Coach of Palm Coast Big Buoys
Palm Coast Big Buoys (Orange State League)
Episode: Episode 222 - Me and Manatee
Josh Morris
Team manager for Tullahoma Test Pilots, Summer Collegiate Baseball
Tullahoma Test Pilots, Volunteer League
Episode: Episode 221 - This is a Test
Nokona Powell
General Manager, Pearland Cobblers
Pearland Cobblers (Cowboy Collegiate League)
Episode: Episode 220 - How the Cow Ate the Cabbage
Brett Lander
General Manager of the Waco Woolly Wranglers
Waco Woolly Wranglers
Episode: Episode 219 - Woolly Wranglin
Carter Catlett
Founder/operator of Melon Mashers Baseball
Melon Mashers Baseball
Episode: Episode 218 - Mashing Away Cancer
Mike Abramson
General Manager of the Hartford Yard Goats
Hartford Yard Goats
Episode: Episode 217 - Redemption: Part 2 in Hartford
Derrick Welsh
General Manager, Southern Ohio Copperheads
Southern Ohio Copperheads
Episode: Episode 216 - Copperhead Road

Hosts

Eric Proffitt
Host of Earned Fun Average; focus on minor league baseball, branding, and fan experience
Johnny Bowland
Co-host; discusses branding, team promotions, and community engagement with humor and fandom

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Average…I think not!

    Just 2 average dudes but their presentation is WAY above average. Well worth listening, in fact it’s binge worthy. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aggiemac2012
    United States2 years ago
  • 5 Stars For Quality Average Baseball Banter

    These average baseball fans make my day well, average. This is the “fans” of baseball podcast. Congrats on the first 52 episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LR_Greenie
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Show!

    It’s like dropping in for a cup of coffee with friends and talking MiLB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris the Rev
    United States4 years ago
  • 2.5 Stars

    This is the best average podcast you will find. Eric and Johnny are hilariously average, and the perfect listen on an otherwise unremarkable day. The guys make me laugh, and I hope they get to meet in person some day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulCaputo
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun MiLB podcast

    A fun podcast where Eric and Johnny talk sports with a focus on minor league baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joejoe1379
    United States4 years ago

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Promos and guest variety are praised for keeping episodes fresh and fan-centric.
Some episodes' humor and nostalgia around hats/logos are highlighted as a standout feature.
Many appreciate the accessible breakdown of branding and fan experiences in minor league settings.
Listeners enjoy the blend of practical baseball ops insight with lighthearted, conversational banter.

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#41
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Talking Points

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Episode 220 - How the Cow Ate the Cabbage
Q: If money is no option, and they said, hey, you've got unlimited funds to do a one night promotion for the team, what would the promotion be?
A community-focused, highly engaged night that leverages fan zones, VIP experiences, meet-and-greets, and involvement with local events to maximize fan connection and celebrate the Pearland community, reflecting a commitment to bringing people to the park.
Episode 176 - Season of Shattered Dreams
Q: How did the experience of war and the postwar era influence the players and the way the story is told?
Many players had just returned from World War II or lived through the war's disruption of baseball, which colored their motivations, resilience, and coping mechanisms. The narrative aims to connect their wartime experiences with their baseball careers and the personal toll of the crash, offering a human-centered angle on a historical event.
Episode 180 - Monarchs Reign Supreme
Q: If money were no object, what promotion would you run?
Allow every fan to enter for free, though gate revenue is necessary to sustain the organization, while continuing to offer 12 and under free admission.
Episode 180 - Monarchs Reign Supreme
Q: What advice would you give to a couple looking to purchase a collegiate woodbat team?
You must love baseball, have real passion, and be prepared to invest time and provide a family-like environment, since you're not in it for the money.
Episode 180 - Monarchs Reign Supreme
Q: Describe a hat for you and what it represents.
Marc explains his Monarchs hat as the simple home plate with an M, which has become his favorite and represents consistency and pride for the team.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Earned Fun Average

What is Earned Fun Average about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on minor league and summer collegiate baseball, with a strong emphasis on team branding, ballpark experiences, fan engagement, and community impact. Hosts frequently riff on hats, logos, promotional stunts, and local identity, while interviewing general managers, coaches, and operators from new and existing programs to unpack how teams build culture, attract families, and sustain operations. A notable pattern is the blend of practical operations insight (staffing, partnerships, promotions, merchandising) with nostalgia and humor around the broader baseball ecosystem, from mascots to historic logos. The format regularly surfaces real-world case studies from first-year programs and established franchises alike, making it use... more

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1. Larry Hawkins
2. Alex Berntsen
3. Jim Timmins
4. Josh Morris
5. Nokona Powell
6. Brett Lander
7. Carter Catlett
8. Mike Abramson

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