This week, Durham Bulls outfielder Jake Mangum joins the show alongside his dad John, who played nine seasons as a defensive back for the Chicago Bears. Hear the journey of Jake on his way to Durham, from his record-setting time at Mississippi State to his treks to the College World Series. The Mangums talk about the parallels in their sport, stories from Jake's childhood and memories of their special bond ..read more

Author and professor emeritus at Duke University Harris Cooper joins THE Durham Bulls Podcast to talk about his book "Finding America In A Minor League Ballpark" depicting his season as a seating bowl host at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Cooper talks about his psychology career, his love of baseball, the personal stories he uncovered during his season with the Durham Bulls.  Cooper recounts stories of his youth, his love of baseball and the briging his experiences together for the book ..read more

Seven-year MLB outfielder Brandon Guyer joins Bullls broadcaster Patrick Kinas this week on THE Durham Bulls Podcast. Guyer talks about his company Major League Mindset befoe delving into his four seasons (2011-14) with the Bulls.  Guyer also breaks down what it's like to prepare for a Game 7 of the World Series, something he has first-hand knowledge of from 2016 in playing for the Cleveland Indians against the Chicago Cubs in one of the most memorable Fall Classics in a generation. Guyer also talks about the originiation of his nickname "La Pinata", the "Bet" that led to him going out on ..read more

This week's episode of THE Durham Bulls Podcast features former Durham Bulls infielder Tristan Gray, who spent portions of three seasons with the Bulls, leading Durham to a pair of International League and Triple-A National Championships in 2021 and 2022. Gray, now playing in the Miami Marlins organization, compares emotions between his wedding last November and his MLB debut two months prior.  He also shares a wild story about how he heard about his first major league call-up. Tristan also gives the definitive, first-hand story of how his UPS vest became integral to the Durham Bulls home ..read more

Durham Bulls' fan favorite Miles Mastrobuoni joins THE Durham Bulls Podcast to talk about his journey to Wrigley Field as a super-utility player for the Chicago Cubs. Miles takes us through his San Francisco Bay upbringing, where he developed his blue-collar style of play, his special relationship with his brother, his memories of playing for the Durham Bulls, the story of his first major-league call-up and his bond how his bond with Ripken The Bat Dog developed ..read more

This week's podcast introduces the new Durham Bulls manager for the 2024 season, former National League All-Star Morgan Ensberg. This episode covers a ton of ground from his time delivering produce as a teenage in southern California, his love of skiing, walking on to his college team at USC, his first major league call-up, playing in the 2005 World Series, his relationship with teammates who were baseball's biggest stars from Roger Clemens to Greg Maddux, Derek Jeter, Jeff Bagwell and many others. The theme of the podcast always returns to Morgan's love of the game of baseball and teaching. E ..read more

This week's episode of THE Durham Bulls Podcast features General Manager Tyler Parsons.  Tyler discusses his life and career journey from the tiny Village of Dansville, Michigan to his first job in sports working for his alma mater Central Michigan University, to his time as the GM of his hometown team - the Lansing Lugnuts - to ultimately getting the call to lead the Durham Bulls. Tyler also talks about meeting his wife, his favorite part about being a father of two young children, the pressures to succeed in Durham and what he envisions as the future for the Bulls franchise.  Tyler ..read more

In Episode 2 of THE Durham Bulls Podcast, Patrick Kinas visits with Bill Evers, who was the first Triple-A manager of the Durham Bulls.  Evers, an original Tampa Bay Devil Rays hire at the inception of the franchise, managed the Bulls from 1998 through 2005, claiming back-to-back Governors Cup championships (2002-03) and his #20 was later inducted into the Internaional League Hall of Fame. Evers became bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays, then later joined one of his former players, Rocco Baldelli, on Baldelli's major league coaching staff with the Minnestoa Twins.  Evers retired afte ..read more

ESPN major league baseball columnist, analyst, and Baseball Tonight daily podcast host Buster Olney joins Scott Strickland for a conversation about his storied career covering professional baseball. From growing up on a dairy farm in Vermont to covering the New York Yankees, Olney discusses stories from his career, the current plans for MLB to return to play, and the ongoing negotiations between MiLB and MLB. This conversation was recorded on May 22, 2020 ..read more

In a shortened episode and with Scott on vacation, Matt brings in two other colleagues to recap an historic weekend at the DBAP, highlighted by rehab appearances from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Note: interview requests with Judge and Stanton were - for some reason - not granted ..read more