What happens when pitchers and catchers report early to spring training?  Check out the latest episode of my podcast "See You at the Ballpark" and my conversation with former MLB catcher Koyie Hill who shares his insights.  "See You at the Ballpark" is available on Spotify and Apple.  
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HDPHXXSU51cFsUWiK7EWI?si=UpS68v2qSQ-Y2i5QNuq_5w
https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/see-you-at-the-ballpark/181d403d-9201-4771-a6c2-73e0de0b7ee1/episode/baseball-begins-pitchers-and-catchers-report-insights-from-koyie-hill/b1e2997a-ba8e-4024-b00f-25cc84b9b853

Join us as we host ZOE BASHA on Saturday, January 31 for a cozy house concert!  Enjoy a great singer-songwriter in an intimate setting!  Message for reservations / more details!  

In 2017, I interviewed Randy Jones in connection with the book I was researching and writing about Cy Young Award winners.  We met before a Padres game at Petco Park (best craft beer offerings at a Major League stadium in my experience so far).  He sipped cherry Cokes and patiently and graciously answered my questions.  In my podcast, See You at the Ballpark!, I share excerpts of our conversation.  I hope you'll check it out, and I hope you enjoy it.  The podcast is on Spotify and Apple.  Here's a link:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TB8LnDIkdL0L4uHGRif38?si=QXi1_Se-RsqUHYCAUjw53g      

Fifty years after Dean Chance earned Cy Young Award honors as MLB's best pitcher in 1964, I interviewed him at his home in Wooster, Ohio.  We chatted about his background, keys to success, and standout moments when he was recognized as the best at his craft.  Excerpts of our conversation are available on the latest episode of "See You at the Ballpark!" on Apple and Spotify.  Hope you'll give it a listen and enjoy!  

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RWYt2ce8qYzayyqIMMtWG?si=0JL2K8aEQL616StwQC_9jQ

In September, we were so lucky to host Sweet Megg for an Oklahoma City house concert.  And, bonus!  We chatted with her post-show to learn more about her musical background, interest in France and Tulsa, and dressing Oscar the Cat.  Give the chat a listen -- The Curious Pair Presents is available on Apple and Spotify.  

https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/the-curious-pair-presents/7f1f969c-099f-4a9a-9612-289d62347215/episode/episode-2-sweet-megg/75e37373-ed49-4c9d-9923-aa089ed7e140

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gGOpX3ucDegOAYJVY5C8l?si=kr-GDK66QYmkiG09FOg4UQ

YES!  We host Nashville's Noah G. Fowler for a house concert on October 31!  Join us!

In 2025, the Seattle Mariners return to the playoffs.  Let's look back thirty years to 1995 when the Mariners first won the AL West and made a playoff run for the pennant.  In my podcast See You at the Ballpark!, I chat with Bill Risley, a relief pitcher on the '95 Mariners, and get his insights on this amazing season in Seattle.   The episode is available on Spotify and Apple: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cJxeAUjJdP0EvJt8Fkh2G?si=ZnTzPLOSTl2VT5kxethj7g

https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/see-you-at-the-ballpark/181d403d-9201-4771-a6c2-73e0de0b7ee1/episode/bill-risley-and-the-1995-seattle-mariners/3358865d-0d6e-45e3-a818-533fdd9f83e7

We are THRILLED to host Bad Bad Hats when they swing through Oklahoma City on their living room tour on Thursday, October 9!  For tickets / reservations, contact https://undertowshows.com/products/oklahoma-city-ok-october-9.  Join us!!!

Sweet Megg returns for an Oklahoma City house concert on Wednesday, September 17!  Join us!  Megg is the best -- old-timey and classic, country twang, and lovely tunes sung in French!  For reservations or more information, contact [email protected] or 205-616-5009.  

Recently, we chatted with Sam Gelband about life in general and his upcoming visit to Oklahoma City specifically.  Here's a snippet of our conversation -- join us on Saturday night!  Holler at [email protected] or 205-616-5009 for a reservation or more information!

Ready To Be in Oklahoma City:  Mr. Sam Gelband

            Seattle native and New Orleans resident Sam Gelband is excited to spend some time in Oklahoma City.  Part of his enthusiasm stems from his appreciation of and love for Sam Anderson’s book Boom Town, a portrait and deep dive into Oklahoma City, its personalities and history, published in 2018. 
            “I love that book,” Gelband says.  “I have a fondness for OKC from a distance.  It seems like such a try-hard place.  That there’s this willingness to change and turn into something new and be different.  It seems like it has an opportunistic identity where, if something comes along that sounds cool, people are like, let’s do it.  And that’s really interesting to me.  Because cultures in cities are normally pretty entrenched.  At least that book makes it sound pretty flexible, which I think is really cool.” 
            What else is really cool is Gelband and the buoyant music he creates.  A talented musician who plays trumpet, guitar, piano, drums, and bass (the same instruments Lisa Simpson’s exchange student crush in The Simpsons Movie plays, Sam notes), Gelband has released two records as Mr. Sam and the People People, People People People People and Again! Again!.  Currently, he’s mastering his third record.  He hopes to release it in 2026.  Meanwhile, Gelband will grace an Oklahoma City stage on September 13, performing an intimate house concert in a cozy living room.  For reservations or more information about Sam’s OKC house concert, contact [email protected] or 205-616-5009.