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Mike Zilliox, an IT professional and lifelong Reds fan (and Randy's neighbor!), joins the podcast to discuss his Reds fandom and his Twitter account @TitanicStruggle, where he shared funny, interesting, and controversial quotes from retired Reds announcer Marty Brennaman. (Randy and Mike are co-authors of "@Titanicstruggle: The Best of Marty Brennaman) Mike talks about his love for Marty and Joe, his favorite Reds players, and his experiences meeting Sean Casey and other players. He also shares his favorite Martyisms and memorable moments from the broadcasts. Mike also shares his favorite Reds players, memorable trades, and attending postseason games. Mike mentions his go-to Twitter follow, Umpire Auditor, for information about the accuracy of MLB umpires..

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In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent's journey to the major leagues, from his time at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, at Harvard, and his draft day experience and his minor league career. The episode continues with a discussion about Brent's path to the major leagues and his success as a pitcher. I

Mike discusses his experience following Brent's career in the minor leagues and his call-up to the majors. Mike shares his nervousness as a parent watching Brent pitch and the special moments he has been able to attend. He also talks about the challenges of being a Reds fan while Brent played for other teams and his excitement when Brent signed with the Reds. Mike highlights Brent's passion for the environment and his children's book, as well as the similarities between Milwaukee and Cincinnati as baseball cities.

The trio discuss Mike's Reds fandom, his favorite players, and his first game as a Reds fan. They also talk about Mike's athletic background and his experience playing with Barry Larkin. Mike shares his favorite moments as a Reds fan, including the 1972 pennant win and the 1975 World Series.

He concludes by expressing his hope for a Reds World Championship with Brent on the team.

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Hosts Jack and Randy welcome Julie Isphording, a Cincinnati native and Olympian, to discuss her journey from growing up in Cincinnati to becoming a world-class runner. Julie shares her experiences with the Cincinnati Reds, her Olympic trials, and the challenges of burnout after achieving her dreams.

The conversation also touches on Cincinnati's vibrant sports culture, her retirement from directing the Thanksgiving Day race, and her future plans in health and wellness.

Takeaways:

• Julie Isphording is a proud Cincinnatian and Olympian.
• Growing up in Cincinnati provided a supportive community for Julie.
• Her first memorable Reds game was with her grandmother.
• Julie had a unique experience training with Eric Davis during spring training.
• The Olympic trials were a pivotal moment in her running career.
• Burnout is a real challenge for athletes after achieving their goals.
• Cincinnati has a rich sports culture that includes baseball, football, and running.
• The Flying Pig Marathon is one of the best organized races in the country.
• Julie is stepping back from directing the Thanksgiving Day race after 25 years.
• She plans to focus on health projects and writing in her retirement.

Sound Bites

• "Slumps are real deals."
• "This race saved his life."
• "I love LaRosas pizza."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to an Olympian's Journey

01:47
Growing Up in Cincinnati

03:17
Memorable Reds Experiences

07:47
Favorite Players and Spring Training Stories

12:11
The Start of a Running Career

19:23
Training for the Olympics

24:10
The Role of Community and Support

26:56
The Olympic Trials Experience

33:44
First Marathon and Personal Bests

40:00
Dealing with Slumps and Burnout

42:23
Transitioning from Race Director to New Ventures

47:08
Memorable Moments in Racing

52:53
Cincinnati's Team Spirit

52:57
Community and Unity in Sports