In this episode of We Love Our Team, United States Senator Sherrod Brown joins the hosts to discuss his love for baseball and his efforts to get Reds Hall of Famer William "Dummy" Hoy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Senator Brown shares his memories of watching the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, his favorite players, and his thoughts on the current state of baseball. He also talks about his involvement in mentoring programs for young men and the Cincinnati Reds' community initiatives.

The conversation touches on topics such as the All-Star game, being in attendance at Pete Rose's hit number 4192, and the ups and downs of being a fan. "And did I mention the Frank Robinson trade?"

Takeaways

• Senator Sherrod Brown is a passionate baseball fan and loves watching games and learning about baseball history.
• He is an advocate for getting William Hoy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and has called on baseball to consider his induction.
• Senator Brown appreciates the character and history of old baseball stadiums and has fond memories of watching players like Frank Robinson, Vada Pinson, and Pete Rose.
• He is involved in mentoring programs for young men and praises the Cincinnati Reds for their community initiatives.
• Senator Brown believes that baseball is still a great game and enjoys watching it, despite the ups and downs of being a fan.

Sound Bites

• "He played under this incredible handicap when nobody else that I know of did."
• "He probably did change the game."
• "I love those old stadiums that had character."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background of Senator Sherrod Brown

01:30
Advocating for William Hoy's Induction into the Hall of Fame

04:11
Memories of Watching the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds

10:17
The Importance of Mentoring Programs and Community Engagement

14:43
The Love for Baseball: A Fan's Perspective

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The Studio bosses thought we did not have permission to play "Hooray for the Cincinnati Reds" in the original version, thus deleting the Pops song at the 22:12 mark. So, this is "remastered" with a snippet of the song included.

This episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They discuss John's musical background, his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, and upcoming concerts. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians (fka the Indians) and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, including the Rocky Colavito curse and the history of the Reds.

The conversation touches on the importance of music education and the connection between music and sports. Randy, Jack, and John share their favorite ballpark foods and discuss the musical themes associated with baseball teams, and the intersection of music and baseball. They explore the role of music in creating a memorable game experience, including walk-up songs for players and theme songs for teams.

The trio also discuss the importance of teamwork and collaboration in both music and sports. The conversation highlights the similarities between the audition process for symphony musicians and the scouting process in baseball. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of music to enhance the fan experience and create a sense of unity and excitement.

Takeaways

• John Morris Russell is the conductor of the Cincinnati Pops and has conducted orchestras around the world.
• The Cincinnati Pops has collaborated with the Cincinnati Reds on various projects, including Friday concerts and fireworks shows.
• The conversation highlights the importance of music education and the connection between music and sports.
• The hosts and John share their favorite ballpark foods and discuss the musical themes associated with baseball teams. Music plays a crucial role in creating a memorable game experience in baseball, from walk-up songs for players to theme songs for teams.
• The audition process for symphony musicians is similar to the scouting process in baseball, with both requiring talent, skill, and the ability to work well with others.
• Music and sports both teach important life skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence.
• The power of music lies in its ability to bring people together, create a sense of unity, and enhance the overall fan experience.
• The intersection of music and baseball provides endless opportunities for creativity and innovation, from unique walk-up songs to orchestral performances at games.
• Sound Bites
  • "Let's strike it up. Let's strike it"
  • "The Reds, the Eric Kunzel song."
  • "Well, they're trying, I think for the last several seasons, they've been trying to sort of force feed that country song. One more hour and I'll be home, you know."
  • "Can you imagine there at seventh inning or wherever it is and you're playing I Feel Good and everyone in the stands starts dancing along with it?"
  • "He surrounded himself with really good people and he had extraordinarily high standards and every night they would kill it."
  • "I'm just envisioning the symphony. I don't know if it would be a bass drum. What would you, what duh, duh, duh, I mean, is that, you"

Keywords

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In this episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They discuss John's musical background, his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, and upcoming concerts. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians (fka the Indians) and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, including the Rocky Colavito curse and the history of the Reds.

The conversation touches on the importance of music education and the connection between music and sports. Randy, Jack, and John share their favorite ballpark foods and discuss the musical themes associated with baseball teams, and the intersection of music and baseball. They explore the role of music in creating a memorable game experience, including walk-up songs for players and theme songs for teams.

The trio also discuss the importance of teamwork and collaboration in both music and sports. The conversation highlights the similarities between the audition process for symphony musicians and the scouting process in baseball. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of music to enhance the fan experience and create a sense of unity and excitement.

Takeaways

• John Morris Russell is the conductor of the Cincinnati Pops and has conducted orchestras around the world.
• The Cincinnati Pops has collaborated with the Cincinnati Reds on various projects, including Friday concerts and fireworks shows.
• The conversation highlights the importance of music education and the connection between music and sports.
• The hosts and John share their favorite ballpark foods and discuss the musical themes associated with baseball teams. Music plays a crucial role in creating a memorable game experience in baseball, from walk-up songs for players to theme songs for teams.
• The audition process for symphony musicians is similar to the scouting process in baseball, with both requiring talent, skill, and the ability to work well with others.
• Music and sports both teach important life skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence.
• The power of music lies in its ability to bring people together, create a sense of unity, and enhance the overall fan experience.
• The intersection of music and baseball provides endless opportunities for creativity and innovation, from unique walk-up songs to orchestral performances at games.
• Sound Bites
  • "Let's strike it up. Let's strike it"
  • "The Reds, the Eric Kunzel song."
  • "Well, they're trying, I think for the last several seasons, they've been trying to sort of force feed that country song. One more hour and I'll be home, you know."
  • "Can you imagine there at seventh inning or wherever it is and you're playing I Feel Good and everyone in the stands starts dancing along with it?"
  • "He surrounded himself with really good people and he had extraordinarily high standards and every night they would kill it."
  • "I'm just envisioning the symphony. I don't know if it would be a bass drum. What would you, what duh, duh, duh, I mean, is that, you"

Keywords

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