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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Keith O'Brien, a New York Times bestselling author, joins Randy and Jack to discuss his latest book on Pete Rose and the glory days of baseball. Keith shares his memories as a Reds fan and his fascination with Pete Rose's story. He talks about the challenges of writing a biography and the importance of looking at Rose's story through the prism of humanity. The conversation also touches on Rose's gambling addiction and the early signs of trouble that were hidden in plain sight. The conversation explores the themes of Pete Rose's relationships, his charisma, his lack of remorse, the impact of Bart Giamatti's death, the changing landscape of baseball, and the unconditional love of Cincinnati fans. The main takeaways include the complexity of Pete Rose's character, the lasting effects of his banishment, and the need for perspective when it comes to athletes and their off-field actions. Free Pete!

Takeaways

• Keith O'Brien's book on Pete Rose offers a fresh perspective by looking at Rose's story through the prism of humanity.
• Rose's gambling addiction was evident early on, but it was often overlooked or dismissed by the media and fans.
• The book explores the glory days of the Cincinnati Reds and the 1990 World Series win.
• Writing a biography requires pushing the subject to discuss things they haven't before and uncovering new insights. Pete Rose's relationships with friends, family, and ex-wives play a significant role in understanding his character.
• Despite his flaws, Pete Rose possesses a natural charisma that makes him charming and likable to many people.
• Pete Rose lacks genuine remorse for his actions and struggles to apologize in a way that feels genuine.
• Bart Giamatti's death had a profound impact on the Pete Rose saga, but it is unlikely that it directly influenced the Hall of Fame decision.
• The landscape of baseball has changed significantly since Pete Rose's banishment, with the sport losing some of its cultural significance.
• Cincinnati fans have a unique and unconditional love for their sports heroes, including Pete Rose.

Sound Bites

• "Looking at Pete Rose's story through the prism of humanity"
• "Pete Rose's gambling addiction was in plain sight"
• "Favorite player from my era was Eric Davis"
• "He is just sort of charming, you know, whether you like him or not."
• "He struggles to do what we want him to do or to do what we need him to do to feel like he has reckoned with it."
• "If Giamatti lives, Giamatti finds a way in the early 90s to coax Rose out of the corner that he has painted himself into."

Titles

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