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Our friend Chuck Heeman joins us again to talk about his new team. Chuck and his wife are owners of the Western Nebraska Pioneers and they just added the Nebraska Outlaws for the 2026 season. They also run the Front Range League. Chuck shares updates about the league and how the name for the Outlaws came about. Hear Johnny's wild proposal to Chuck and hear Chuck's Proffitt & Loss.

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One of the newest announced teams playing in the inaugural 2026 season for the Blue Ridge League is the Joanna Hornets. Michael Riefsnyder is the GM and Owner of the Hornets. Michael shares his background and what led the Hornets to join the newly formed Blue Ridge League. He shares about the Joanna Project and his Proffitt & Loss.

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We present to you the 2026 Mendoza awards. We go through 10 categories from our 2025 guests and choose who we think are the most deserving of being average.

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Ryan Harrison is the President and Director of Fun for the Welland Jackfish. The Jackfish are part of the Canadian Baseball League. Ryan shares with us about "Niagara's Greatest Show" and what fans can expect when going to a game. We chat about some of their alternate identities and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.

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After years of being in affiliated baseball, the Boise Hawks were forced to go a different route. Colton Hampson is the GM of Sales for the Hawks and tells us what it was like from the transition to Pioneer League baseball, an MLB Partner League, from previously being affiliated. He shares what they're doing to keep up the ballpark over the years. Colton also shares his top Giants players and his Proffitt & Loss.

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We are joined by Trevor Curl, the radio play-by-play of the Winnipeg Goldeyes. We talk about Trevor's background, the American Association and his broadcasting influences. Also hear what the experience at a Goldeyes game is like and what Trevor says is his Proffitt & Loss.

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Nate Vander Bleek has been with the Clinton LumberKings for almost 10 years now. He's been the GM of the team for the past 4 years. Nate tells us about the history of baseball in Clinton, being around for nearly 100 years. The current iteration is in the summer collegiate Prospect League. We talk Prospect League baseball and Nate shares his Proffitt & Loss.

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We're celebrating 200 episodes of the Earned Fun Average Podcast. We're joined by guest hosts Paul Caputo and Samantha Mundwiler. We share what we've enjoyed and learned over 200 episodes. We also play EFA trivia to see which host knows their own podcast the best. 

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Glenn Campbell joins us this week. He's one of the owners and President of the Cape Catfish of the Prospect League. Glenn shares his background prior to joining the Catfish. We talk hats and the league itself. Glenn shares some favorite sports memories and shares his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Catfish online.

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We bring to you the second of two parts of the 4th annual EFA Average Holiday Spectacular. We had on some of our former guests to talk about what travel plans they have for 2026. Make sure to go back and listen to part one to hear about our hats and our 2025 travels.

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We bring to you the first of two parts of the 4th annual EFA Average Holiday Spectacular. We had on some of our former guests to talk about the hats we're wearing and shared our 2025 baseball travels. Tune in next week to hear about plans for 2026 travel.

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We spoke with Joe Sheeder on this week's episode. Joe is from outside Erie, Pennsylvania and lives in Toronto currently. Joe tells us about collecting cards and getting autographs. He shares about his logo baseball collection and tells us all about his baseball travels. Joe also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

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Scott Montesano is the radio voice of the Alton River Dragons of the Prospect League. Scott shares his background and tells us where the River Dragons are located. We talk about bald heads, the league and how the schedule works for a 20-team league. Make sure to follow the River Dragons online.

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The newest team to the Northwoods League is the Richmond Flying Mummies from Richmond, Indiana. We speak with GM Trevor Amerson. Trevor shares his background with the Green Bay Rockers. He tells us about the team name and logos and what they plan to do at the stadium outside of hosting baseball games. He tells us his big plans if they had an unlimited budget and his favorite Brewers' players.

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We had Ronnie Rantz on this week's episode. Ronnie is the owner of the Baton Rouge Rougarou of the Texas Collegiate League. He just recently purchased the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators as well. Ronnie talks about his time playing baseball at LSU. He talks about the Rougarou's championship and what new things he's bringing to Lake Charles. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

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The San Francisco Seagulls have been a baseball organization in California for over 20 years. The owner of the youth organization and the collegiate team is Marc Caviglia. Marc talks about starting the Seagulls organization and the story behind the nickname. We chat about his playing time, the league, his favorite Giants players and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.

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We had on Gavin Booker on this week's episode. Gavin is the Coordinator, Broadcast and Media Relations with the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Gavin shares what it was like when the team transitioned from the Rome Braves to the Rome Emperors. We talk about his time in summer collegiate baseball and he shares his Proffitt & Loss. Will we see Gavin on the next Emperors' Tik Tok video? Tune in...

Salem, Virginia is home to the Single-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Salem Red Sox have donned their parent club's name for years now, but in November of 2025, that is going to change. Salem is going to rebrand to a new identity to start the 2026 season. We have on the General Manager of the Salem Red Sox, Allen Lawrence. Allen shares with us what went into the rebrand and what the fans can come to expect when the new ...

What makes the residents of Oakland, California so resilient? When your MLB team is leaving, you help start a new professional team to keep baseball in the city. We are joined by Casey Pratt with the Oakland Ballers. Casey is the Vice President of Communications and Fan Entertainment. Casey shares the story about how the team was started and shares a little about his background. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

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