EP 11: Steven Brault on Pirates Baseball, Broadway & His Only MLB Home Run

EP 11: Steven Brault on Pirates Baseball, Broadway & His Only MLB Home Run

Steven Brault joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 11 of Sacred Grounds. The former Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher talks about his unique path through baseball, going from player to broadcaster, and why he has always been drawn to play-by-play. Steven also dives into the stories that made him one of the most interesting personalities in baseball, singing the national anthem in uniform, recording a Broadway album, performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and balancing a love of baseball with a love of music. Plus, the guys relive Steven's only Major League home run at Coors Field, the famous game where he opened with 69 straight fastballs, his relationship with Greg Brown's "Clear the Deck" call, and why baseball has always been a family story for him. From the mound to the microphone to the stage, this episode is full of stories, laughs, and a different side of the game.

EP 10: Tim Neverett on Vin Scully, Shohei Ohtani & Life in MLB Broadcasting

Tim Neverett joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 10 of Sacred Grounds. The current Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play announcer and former voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and Colorado Rockies shares incredible stories from a life in baseball broadcasting. Tim talks about the fraternity of MLB announcers, meeting Vin Scully, working around legendary voices like Bob Uecker, calling games for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, and what it's like being around one of the biggest stars baseball has ever seen. The conversation also dives into Ohtani's historic 50/50 game, walk-up music, MLB salary questions, the ABS challenge system, Dodgers travel, World Series rings, and Tim's lasting connection to Pittsburgh. This is a baseball storyteller's episode from start to finish.

EP 09: Inside the Astros Train at Daikin Park with Bobby Dynamite

Sacred Grounds hits the road for Episode 9 as Robby and Uncle Paulie recap their trip to Houston, Texas, for Pirates vs. Astros at Daikin Park. The guys break down Paulie's 27th MLB ballpark, what makes Daikin Park one of the most unique indoor stadiums in baseball, and why the Astros train is even cooler in person than it looks on TV. This episode also features the show's first on-location interview as Robby and Paulie climb inside the famous Astros train with Bobby Dynamite, the beloved train conductor at Daikin Park. Bobby shares what it's like operating the train above the field, watching World Series games from one of the best seats in baseball, and becoming part of the ballpark experience for generations of Astros fans. Plus, Paulie tells the very dramatic story of catching a foul ball, Robby shares why this Houston trip meant something extra, and the guys look ahead as Paulie gets closer to completing all 30 MLB ballparks.

EP 08: Brian Baldinger on Baldy's Breakdowns, Steelers Football & Pat Summerall

NFL analyst, former NFL offensive lineman, and longtime broadcaster Brian Baldinger joins Sacred Grounds for Episode 8. Baldy sits down with Robby and Uncle Paulie to talk about his baseball roots, his love for storytelling, the difference between broadcasting football and baseball, and the work ethic behind Baldy's Breakdowns. He also shares how he built his career after going undrafted, why preparation still drives everything he does, and what makes live game broadcasting so special. The conversation also gets into Steelers football, the people behind the game, unforgettable Pat Summerall stories, a wild Manchester United trip, and the time Robby and Baldy accidentally walked into the Pope's Mass in Rome while Robby was wearing a Kermit the Frog shirt. This episode is full of football, broadcasting, friendship, and the kind of stories only Sacred Grounds can bring out. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations from Sacred Grounds.

EP 07: Rich Fitzgerald on the NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Sports & the Future of the City

Former Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Sacred Grounds to talk about the behind-the-scenes process of bringing the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh, the transformation of the city, and why sports play such a major role in Pittsburgh's identity. Rich shares stories about working with the Rooney family, helping save Pittsburgh International Airport, growing up around Pirates baseball, and what makes Pittsburgh sports fans different from anywhere else. From Three Rivers Stadium memories to the future of PNC Park and Pittsburgh development, this episode dives deep into sports, politics, and the pride of being from Western Pennsylvania. The crew also discusses the Steelers, Pirates, Flyers vs Penguins rivalries, Dan Marino at Central Catholic, the changing role of media and social media in sports, and why Pittsburgh continues to shine on the national stage.