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Foul Tips and Bat Flips
Interviews with coaches, players, team employees and fans of minor league and collegiate summer teams, with a heavy emphasis on the Mid America League and Abilene Flying Bison. I will try to bring interesting stories that may go unnoticed by the average fan. Rest assured, this is a simple podcast brought to you by a simple man!
Episodes
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsDon't Burn Your Bridges - You Might Want to Return Home - Meet Roy Burns
Roy Burns is an Abilene Flying Bison fan with extensive baseball and softball experience. Roy shares stories about his youth growing up in baseball crazed…
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My Demise Was But A Great Rumor
Just a quick playoff update and during the MLB divisional round, some Abilene Flying Bison news and personal update and an update about the direction of the…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsNot So Average - The Influencer, Eric Proffitt
Eric is co-host of the Earned Fun Average podcast, season ticket holder for the Wichita Wing Surge and an avid baseball traveler. Get to Eric him as w discuss…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsLiving Her Dream - Meet Stacie Lopez, Abilene Flying Bison In-Game Host and Local News Reporter
Stacie is an OG employee of the Abilene Flying Bison. This episode delves into Stacie's childhood relationship with her dad and sports, some interesting…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsDid it Bounce? Meet George Falkowski - Author, Reporter, Professor, and Baseball Fan
George Falkowski is a retired sports reporter with a wealth of experience and encyclopedia of stories. Author of two successful books, George shares how his…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsNo Average Joe - Meet Joe Brown, Another Flying Bison Fan
Joe Brown is an Abilene Flying Bison season ticket holder and baseball fanatic. A sports fan in general, hear how Joe became a baseball fan at a young age and…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsNBC Round the Clock Group
Eric Proffitt, Virgil Brooks and Chris Storm join me to discuss the 2026 National Baseball Congress World Series Baseball 'Round the Clock challenge we all…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsLadies and Gentlemen, Are We Live? Bryce Boudreaux, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators
I had the pleasure to interview Bryce Boudreaux, on field host for the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. The Gators have recently completed the 2026 season as…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsWrapping Up the Summer
Terry takes time to report on the results of several summer collegiate baseball leagues, including the NBC World Series. Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X -…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsBison Face the Storm, Dison Leads Them Through
Meet the manager of the Abilene Flying Bison, Kyle Dison. Kyle is not a person to seek the spotlight, so I appreciate Kyle for giving up his time to talk to…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsA Midsummer's Baseball Report
I take a look at how several summer collegiate league are performing as the calendar turns from June to July. I look at the standings, talk about some…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsHall of Fame Player, Coach and Dad - Jason Marshall
Meet recent Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Jason Marshall. Jason was an all-American member of 2 state championship teams at Abilene Cooper HS…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsCan a Bison Handle a Gator? - Ryan Beaty
Meet Ryan Beaty, college baseball player and outdoorsman. You'll enjoy Ryan's stories of alligator hunting as well as hearing how baseball has influenced his…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsAnything is Possible if You Believe! - Deven Kirtley
Deven Kirtley has battled injuries and position changes during his baseball career. Listen to how his faith, hard work and tenacity have gotten him to the…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsA Need For Speed - Meet Kyzer Dunbar, Texas Tech Track Athlete and Potential Olympian
Kyzer Dunbar is one of the best young middle distance runners in the country and a future sports journalist. Out of New Orleans, Kyzer recently completed his…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsIntroducing Behind The Glove - Repeat Guest Kinsey Lawrence Shares Her Heart
Repeat guest Kinsey Lawrence, media director for the Bryan Yard Dogs of the Mid America League, shares what has been going on in her life. Her first year at…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsWhat Makes This Superfan Tick? - Meet Abilene Flying Bison Superfan John Berry
John Berry is a loyal fan of the Abilene Flying Bison. He details his love of sports, especially what makes him one of the most rabid Abilene Flying Bison fans…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsFlying Solo - Local Baseball Stadium discussion and Summer Collegiate Update
In this episode, I compare the experiences at the three different college baseball parks here in Abilene, TX. I also discuss 3 college summer leagues in the…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsCan Adults Have Fun? Matt Orr and Howard Carey Discuss Sandlot Baseball and The Long Time Baseball Ranch
Matt Orr, facility manager of The Long Time, and Howard Carey, OG Texas Playboy Sandlot ballplayer and host of The Sandlot Revolution podcast, discuss the…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsThe Return of the Oklahoma STORM Chaser - Chris Storm Strives to Visit 50 College Ballparks
Chris Storm returns to detail his drive to attend games in at least 50 different college baseball and softball parks throughout his home state of Oklahoma. At…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsNew Sheriff in Town - Alec Allred, Founder and CEO of The Players League
Alec Allred is leading the charge into collegiate summer baseball with a clear vision and business model that is focused on player development and fan-friendly…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsHAPPY BIRTHDAY! Back to Wichita - Tysaac Noland Joins for the 1st Anniversary Show
This is the anniversary edition of the show. I thought that there could be no better guest than the first person I interviewed, Tysaac Noland. Tysaac talks…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsHe's Seen and Done It All - Meet Mark Schuster, Founder of the Mid-America League
Mark Schuster has over 37 years of management experience at many levels of both affiliated and independent baseball. Mark and I discuss his time with the…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsGroovin' in the Sunshine - Meet Dave Ainley, owner of the Eternal Sunshine Photobus
Dave, a transplant to North Texas from Spokane, Washington, has infused 2 of his greatest passions, photography and restoring vintage VW Vans, into an exciting…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsFrisco Gold Rush - Interviews and Interesting Stories from the 2026 Frisco Classic
This is a compilation of interviews with some interesting people I met at the 2026 Frisco Classic, presented by Peak Events. This has become one of the premier…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsNo Trash Allowed - Meet The Producer and Rocket City Super Fan Virgil Brooks
Virgil Brooks, aka The Producer for Break Even Sports and The DHC, shares some of his sports knowledge and experience. I could have talked to Virgil for hours…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsLivin' The Dream - Cam Vega Dreamed of Coaching Professional Baseball since Childhood...and Now He Is!
Since our discussion of Cisco College Baseball and the 2026 season in the previous episode, Cam Vega has announced his move to the Miami Marlins organization…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsStars of Tomorrow - Spring JUCO Ball Preview with Cam Vega, Cisco College Asst. coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Returning guest Cam Vega, sits down to discuss the current Cisco College baseball team's hot start and preview the spring. We discuss JUCO ball throughout…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsThe Power of a Mother's Love - Meet Roger Ward, GM and Head Coach of the Great Bend Bat Cats.
Following a brief hiatus after an illustrious playing and coaching career, Roger Ward decided to bring collegiate summer baseball to his home town of Great…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsHe's A Top Gun - Meet Kyle Flax, GM and Head Coach of the Haysville Aviators of the Jayhawk Collegiate League
Kyle Flax joined his hometown Haysville Aviators as both head coach and general manager in 2024, leading the squad to their 6th National Baseball Congress…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsMeet the Dad Hat - Ed Rivera, Mastermind of The Dad Hat Chronicles and Co-Owner of the Curved Brim Media Empire
Ed Rivera hosts 3 different online sports shows weekly: The DHC Sports Show, Breakfast Takes, and Break Even Sports as well as The Dad Hat Chronicles podcast…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsA Voice To Be Jealous Of - James Trietley, Director of Broadcasting of the Abilene Flying Bison
James is the Director of Broadcasting and radio voice of the Abilene Flying Bison. Only 28 years old, he already has 28 years of experience calling multiple…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsMeet The Mayor - Donnie Wise
In addition to being the mayor of the Dad Hat Chronicles, Donnie Wise is a NY Yankees, Columbia Fireflies and Clemson Tigers fan and sports traveler. You are…
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The Bomb.Com - Caleb Evans, On-Field Host for the Abilene Flying Bison
In this episode, I got to visit with the on-field host and emcee for the Abilene Flying Bison, Caleb Evans. Caleb is multi-talented and has an engaging…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsThey Saw It On The Radio - My Best (And Worst) Calls of 2025
Hear some of my favorite, if not best, calls from the high school games I am fortunate enough to call. In my free time, I am the radio (online) voice for the…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsMerry Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season. Simple Thoughts of a Simple Man! X - @tbmccutchen Instagram - @terry.mccutchen behind.the.glove…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsSuave! - Meet Rodrigo Bravo, Two Time Abilene Flying Bison Infielder
Rodrigo is one of only a few players to have played for the Abilene Flying Bison in both 2024 and 2025. He recounts his time in Abilene, as well as his roots…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsMeet Captain Zach Beeson, Baseball Fan and Historian
An avid baseball enthusiast, Zach Beeson has tied his love of baseball and cuisine into an enriching life for himself and his family. While scheduling around…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsThe Prospector - Patrick Larson Discusses His Love of Baseball and Other Sports
You won’t want to miss this deep dive into Patrick Larson’s love of sports and his wide-ranging list of favorite teams. Patrick also opens up about a recent…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsNew Faces in the Mid America League! - MAL Commissioner Nick Weisenborn is Back
Mid America League Commissioner Nick Weisenborn discusses 2026 and beyond, including 4 new franchises for the upcoming summer. This is Nick's third visit. I…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsBayou Brilliance - Meet Ronnie Rantz, Owner of the Baton Rouge Rougarou and Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators
Ronnie Rantz is a legend in his home state of Louisiana. From his collegiate career under legendary coach Skip Bertman, where he helped lead the Tigers to…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsHe's Got That Dawg in Him! - Meet Spencer Pattison, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Down East BirdDawgs
Spencer is an up-and-coming radio broadcaster for the Down East BirdDawgs in Kinston, NC. Spencer was with the Sherman Shadowcats in their inaugural season…
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More Than Just a Guy - Meet Scott Malone, Head Coach of Texas A&M Corpus Christi
In this interview with Texas A&M Corpus Christi head baseball coach, former Abilene Prairie Dog and Cooper Cougar, Scott Malone, we discuss what it was like to…
Foul Tips and Bat FlipsTexas Two Step - Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats Join the Texas Collegiate League
I interview Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark and freelance photographer/reporter Brandon McAuliffe to discuss the bombshell move of both the…
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Directing History into the Future - Meet Katie Woods, Director of the NBC World Series
Katie Woods, as Director of the National Baseball Congress World Series, discusses her role as caretaker of one of the oldest continuous sporting events in the…
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It's All About the Friends We Make - Scott Kirk discusses his vision of summer ball in Bryan, TX.
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Scott Kirk, Executive Vice President for the new summer collegiate baseball team in Bryan, TX. Don't forget to…
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New Man in Town! - Meet Scott Kirk, Executive VP for the Mid America League Team in Bryan, TX
Scott Kirk, formerly with the Abilene Flying Bison, is the Executive Vice President for the new Bryan franchise in the Mid America League. This collegiate…
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Terry's Top 5 Lists of 2025
Join me as I rank the top 5 ballparks and games in several categories. I had fun creating the list based solely off of the games that my wife and I attended in…
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Bison Fans with Traveling Plans - Meet Tique & Stacy Hamilton
In this episode, I visit with a pair of Abilene Flying Bison season ticket holders who gave up annual Texas Rangers' tickets to support their local collegiate…
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Johnny Said WHAT! Let's Clear the Air - Johnny Bowlin Part 2
The conclusion to a fun conversation I had with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators superfan, Mississippi's Abilene Flying Bison honorary…
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Gumbeaux Gator Superfan - Johnny Bowlin
Part 1 of 2 with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gator Superfan and one of the Abilene Flying Bison's biggest online supporters. In this episode, Johnny…
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Road to Wrigley - Carol and I Discuss Our Trip to Chicago
The culmination of a year long journey to see 100 baseball games in person was a visit to Wrigley Field for the 100th game. Hear of our thoughts during the…
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Stark Reality for the Flying Bison - Interview with John Stark, President and GM of the Abilene Flying Bison
Fresh off a 2nd consecutive runner-up finish in the 2025 Mid America League season, the Abilene Flying Bison have successfully completed their second season…
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That's a Wrap - A View From the Top - Nick Weisenborn, Executive Director, Mid America League
In this episode, I visit with Nick Weisenborn, Executive Director of the Mid America League to hear his perspective on the recently completed 2025 summer…
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Mid America League Season Review
We take a look at the All-Stars and superlatives for the 2025 Mid America League baseball season. We also preview the championship series between the Joplin…
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A Masterful Return to the Mound - Boardy Puts on the Spikes One More Time
Part 2 of my conversation with Boardman Adams, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for McMurry University baseball. We discuss recruiting at the Division…
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Baseball is a Small World - Boardman Adams of McMurry University Baseball
Boardman "Boardy" Adams, McMurry University's pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, joins me to discuss his playing and coaching career. In part 1 of a 2…
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Highlights of Previous Episodes and a Mid America League Season Update
This is highlights of three conversations that I had in my first 3 months of hosting the podcast. Listen to Cam Vega, Kinsey Lawrence and Caleb Galvan. I also…
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Want To Play Catch? I Did It Everyday For a Year.
Hear the stories. and lessons learned from playing catch everyday for a year. I met some interesting people and learned some valuable lessons that would have…
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The Best Kind of Storm in Oklahoma! Meet Chris Storm.
Meet Chris Storm, college professor, baseball fan, cap collector, stadium traveler and all around great guy. Hear about his life in minor league sports…