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OFF DAY with Ballpark Nation

James Christopher
Houston Astros
Texas Longhorns
Texas A&M University
Baseball
College Football
Texas
Astros
Major League Baseball
University Of Texas
Donald Trump
College Football Playoff
Volleyball
World Baseball Classic
World Cup
College Football Playoffs
Atlanta Braves
Louisiana State University
Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies
Los Angeles Dodgers

Two guys who have opinions on lots of things.

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This week on OFF DAY...

🌹 Goodbye, Dolly. Goodbye, Tim Curry.

âšľ The Astros are winning again. Maybe baseball is fun after all.

👍 What does the 2026 forecast look like for Aggie football?

🏮 Lanterns was great.

🤠 So was Lasso.

Sports. Pop Cul... more

Off Day is back! We’re talking my trip to see the Milwaukee Milkmen, the Astros’ very meh weekend against Seattle, the Longhorns somehow getting zero No. 1 votes, the Lanterns premiere—and perhaps most importantly, my brand-new Pope hat from the Whit... more

This week on OFF DAY, we’re all over the map—in the best possible way.

We’re talking Ted Lasso, the latest with the Astros, Jack Reacher, our expectations for the upcoming football season, and somehow we end up discussing the plight of the USS Abrah... more

It’s an Off Day, but apparently nobody told us to take the day off.

We’ve got an Astros update, why sometimes you just need a Brand New Day, the joy of internet hate, a little Ted Lasso, the glorious return of college football, and—because this show... more

The Astros trade deadline.....I mean.....ya.

Astros took 5-6

SEC might bounce

Trump disrespects the fallen.

The McCullers Legacy

The Graham Legacy

Gernal state of the world stuff....

The Astros take a bigseries from the Rays. 

Is Houston about to make a blockbuster run at Tarik Skubal? 

We break down FIFA's controversial red card reversal, and yes... we investigate the mystery of The Sheep Detective. 

Sports. Politics. Pop cultu... more

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Recent Guests

Cedric Thomas Smith
Co-director of the documentary discussed in the episode
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Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: May 29, 2026
Hoyt Richards
Friend of the host; subject of the Bring Me The Beauties project
Bring Me The Beauties
Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: May 29, 2026
Frederick von Mears
Walk-in/alien figure in the discussed documentary segment
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Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: May 29, 2026
Alyssia Rivera
Co-host of Ballpark Nation
Ballpark Nation
Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: May 11, 2026
Jeremy Garcia
Head coach of the St. Edward's Hilltoppers volleyball team
St. Edward's University
Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: December 22, 2025
Dan DeCon Meredith
Guest on episode
Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: 12/19/2025
Michael Charron
Filmmaker, Astros fan, baseball expert
Independent/Filmmaker
Episode: Off Day with Ballpark Nation: 12/8/2025

Hosts

Jim Christopher
Host with long-running presence, frequently appears across episodes with detailed sports and culture commentary.
Andy Tom Chesson
Co-host and frequent on-air presence, participates in back-and-forth banter.

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Off Day with Ballpark Nation: September 26, 2025
Q: What is the plan to get the program to compete with top schools in the conference and beyond?
The plan is incremental: year one and two focus on making the conference tournament regularly, building a foundation, and then progressing toward semis and eventual championships, while aligning with an athletic department that supports legitimate Division II operations and a strong recruiting strategy.
Off Day with Ballpark Nation: May 11, 2026
Q: How has growing up with Braves via the Super Station influenced your view of baseball today?
It created a deep, nostalgic connection to the team and to the idea that media can build a fan base nationwide, shaping how you experience the game beyond local broadcasts.

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Two hosts share unabashed opinions across a mix of sports, politics, and pop culture, with a strong emphasis on baseball, college athletics, and national discourse. Episodes frequently blend sharp takes on teams, leagues, and management with social commentary, personal anecdotes, and humorous banter. The show stands out for its candid, opinionated style, willingness to name names, and a persistent thread of exploring how sports intersect with politics, media narratives, and fandom. This blend makes it appealing to listeners who want spirited conversation about baseball culture, college sports realignment, NIL and governance, alongside timely cultural headlines.

What's noteworthy is the casual, late-night banter energy that doesn't shy away... more

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3. Frederick von Mears
4. Alyssia Rivera
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6. Dan DeCon Meredith
7. Michael Charron

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