In an episode of The Fancestor podcast, guest Jenn Rubenstein shares her history as a Washington Nationals fan, starting from the team's move to Washington, D.C. She reflects on key franchise milestones, including major player debuts, the 2019 World Series title, and player advocacy for inclusion.
Carl Orr joined host Aaron on The Fancestor podcast to discuss his journey as a Washington Nationals fan. After adopting the team in 2005, Orr recounted key franchise moments, including stadium transitions, Stephen Strasburg's debut, playoff hardships, and the 2019 World Series championship.
Garret Heinrich, Chrystal O'Keefe, and Ruth Kapelus joined The Fancestor podcast to review the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason and preview the World Series. The discussion covered notable playoff eliminations, the role of team managers, and how small-market team success affects the sport.
Jay Wigley, author of "How Retrosheet Saved Baseball History," joins the show to discuss his new book about the origins and impact of Retrosheet. Wigley explained how Retrosheet began in 1989 with Dave Smith's vision to compile and digitize every Major League Baseball game's data for free, relying on a volunteer army.
Chris Towers, a fantasy baseball writer at CBSSports.com and host of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast joins the Fancestor to discuss his lifelong journey as a Miami Marlins fan. Chris shared his origins as a Marlins fan when the team debuted in 1993, through their World Series wins in 1997 and 2003, and the subsequent team teardowns and ownership revolving door.
In an episode of The Fancestor podcast, Detroit Tigers fan John Marlatt reflects on his lifelong dedication to the team. His fandom spans childhood radio broadcasts, the 1984 World Series championship, the 2006 pennant race, and notable pitching performances by Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Tarik Skubal.
Aaron Cameron interviewed podcaster Charles Star (No Homework podcast and City Saint/Country Saint podcast) talk about his lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fandom, tracing its origins to the late 1970s and the "We Are Family" World Series team.
Baseball writer Joanna Cornish ("Hum and Chuck") joins the show to discuss Toronto Blue Jays fandom. Joanna explained how she became a fan as a child during the team's 1990s World Series championships and started her "Hum and Chuck" blog in 2007, named after baseball pitching terms.
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.
Jason Tirotta joins the show to discuss his lifelong Yankees fandom. Jason explained how his father, a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, and godfather, a Mets fan, strategically decided he would become a Yankees fan when he was born.
