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The Fancestor: Fans of the Minnesota Twins

The Fancestor: Fans of the Minnesota Twins

Dave Filipi — Head of the Film Department at Ohio State University’s Wexner Center for the Arts and lifelong Minnesota Twins fan joins the show to discuss his fandom.

He discussed his early memories of listening to Twins games on radio following players like Rod Carew and Kirby Puckett, and the emotional highs of the 1987 World Series championship and the 1991 World Series victory over the Atlanta Braves. Dave reflected on the complex legacy of Kirby Puckett after his retirement and personal issues, and praised Joe Mauer as another beloved Minnesota player.

He expressed frustration with current ownership decisions and the team’s recent performance, but explained that his lifelong connection to the franchise keeps him invested despite the challenges.

The Fancestor is a podcast about that will speak to 30 fans from 30 Major League Baseball teams to determine exactly why we are fans. Through interesting conversations, it strives to understand and explain fandom: how we became fans, the moments that tested our fandom and why – at the end of the day – we are still fans.

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