T'was the Night Before Opening Day

Wow, Mr. Hip really out here returning to baseball after 36 and celebrating his wedding anniversary and Mother’s Day with some swings at the Yellow Bolt Sports batting cage with Kat, the co-hostess with the mostest. They broke down the Beltway Classic beat down on Rivalry Weekend, checked in on their season predictions, share a timeless dynasty baseball resource, and drop their first weekly challenge for listeners to guess Kat and Donald’s walk up song.This episode was cool but they be mixing the personal with the baseball talk in a way that got me thinking.Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce QuinnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce Quinn

This week of 4/20, baseball fans can catch every Orioles-affiliated team in action all in one week, a rare treat for anyone following the full organization. On the food front, we're recapping the vegan options at Nationals Stadium, including some thoughts on the best plant-based bites you can find at a ballpark. Over at Nats Kids Opening Day, the festivities doubled as a birthday celebration for mascot Screech, with pitcher Griffin bringing a special touch by reading a Charlie Brown Baseball story to our kids and they got to take home a copy of the book. The energy was also high thanks to the Mascot Chase, where our family had to hunt down Screech and snap a photo before the fourth inning, turning the time pressure into a really fun bonus activity for the kids.Episode Note: The Nat's Pitcher name is indeed Foster Griffin (not Forest, not Peter) LOLRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce QuinnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce Quinn

We're back for season 2 to kick off the start of baseball season. After a long period of moving to the East Coast, we are back in a new town with new stories to share. We go over our season predictions and upcoming travel to mark another ballpark off our chase. Love meets the long ball, indeed. Episode Notes: Kat wanted to say Ben Rice's name another time. She mistakenly said his name for the Cy Young Award prediction the first time. BEN RICE! wooo.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce Quinn

We check off Dodger stadium from our Ballpark Chase and the kids have an awesome time for pup day at the park. Then we break in a brand-new segment that swings for the fences: BASES LOADED. Then it’s rush-hour rivalries on the asphalt, dissecting every twist in the Freeway Series. And when the dust settles? We chase the whispers—trade rumors that could topple dynasties before the season’s halfway mark.Strap in: the line’s drawn, the engines are roaring, and nothing’s off the table.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce Quinn

We kick off our podcast with our very first guest, Wes Overby - actor, chosen family friend, godfather to our daughter, and fantasy dynasty baseball legend from Maryland. But here's the twist: despite being born and raised in Baltimore Orioles territory, Wes bleeds Atlanta Braves red.In this episode, we dive into the unlikely origin story of how a Maryland native became a die-hard Braves fan, defying all geographic logic. Wes takes us on his epic MLB stadium chase across the country, sharing unforgettable ballpark experiences and the unique thrill of attending a World Baseball Classic. Plus, hear about the ultimate fan moment - watching his beloved Braves defeat the Dodgers in a crucial playoff game right in the heart of enemy territory, Los Angeles.Follow our Featured Guest, Wes Overby on Instagram @Wesoverby and read more about him on his website, www.wesoverby.com.Please consider attending the SVGS Foundation 3rd Annual HBCU & Friends Golf Fundraiser or donating to the event. SubscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehipsFollowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold with Featured Guest, Wes OverbyMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce Quinn

Sometimes growth starts in the dirt. We check on the worst teams — see if they’re planting seeds or just watering weeds. Talk front offices, baby prospects, and vibes in the cheap seats. Then we draft our dream squad for the next World Baseball Classic. Red, white, and built different.Not all rebuilds are created equal.Podcast Notes: Add Donald on Twitch @monseiurhipSubscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehipsFollowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce Quinn

Two weeks in and the fantasy gods are already playing favorites. Power rankings shuffle like a bad playlist. Some teams are vibing, others are... learning. A mother-daughter Dodger Stadium date turns into something bigger than baseball. Plus, rapid fire gets weird (as it should).Trust the process. Or don’t.SubscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehipsFollowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce QuinnNotes for our listeners:

The lineups are set. The stadiums are ready. Somewhere, a rookie is trying to sleep. We’re talking Opening Day anticipation, breaking down the week’s biggest baseball news, answering rapid-fire questions, and crowning our Hit of the Week. Tomorrow, it all begins.SubscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehipsFollowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce QuinnNotes for our listeners:While in a new recording room, some of the audio for this episode was affected. We made the joint decision to share this episode because in the words of Kat: This was a fun one!Oh & Kathleen was correct about Isaac Paredes on this episode.

Opening Day hits different, especially when it starts across the world. We’re breaking down the first game of the season, diving into the wild history behind some of our favorite team names, and gearing up for the chaos of fantasy baseball. Recorded live from the Los Angeles Public Library—because baseball knowledge is power.SubscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehipsFollowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsRecording by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast edited by Bryce QuinnNotes for our listeners:We referenced the Instagram post from the Los Angeles Library (@lapubliclibrary). about the original Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.

Baseball stadiums are our love language. From the crack of the bat to the smell of fresh-cut grass, we’re breaking down every ballpark we’ve conquered together—and the ones still on our bucket list. Plus, we’re crafting the ultimate pre-season baseball date playbook. And, of course, we’re closing it out with our signature 60-second rapid-fire Q&A. Buckle up for ballparks, date nights, and baseball rituals.SubscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehipsFollowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehipsFam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehipsHosted by Donald and Kat Vincent + MarigoldMusic by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce QuinnPodcast editing by Bryce QuinnNotes for our listeners:To join our intimate Discord Group, please consider subscribing as a General Manager on our Patreon account at https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehips.Kat here - after a review of old photos, the Dodgers game was, in fact, our first Stadium date. Donald was INDEED right.