Hit It With The Hips

Story-Time With Foster Griffin

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) LOL Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold Music by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce Quinn Podcast edited by Bryce Quinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips [https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips] Fam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips [https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips] Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold Music by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce Quinn Podcast edited by Bryce Quinn

Love Meets the Long Ball and Road

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/hititwiththehips [https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips] Fam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips [https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips] Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold Music by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce Quinn Podcast edited by Bryce Quinn

Pup Day at Dodger Stadium

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/hititwiththehips [https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips] Fam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips [https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips] Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold Music by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce Quinn Podcast edited by Bryce Quinn

Really Brave Fans

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 [https://www.instagram.com/wesoverby] and read more about him on his website, www.wesoverby.com [https://www.wesoverby.com]. Please consider attending the SVGS Foundation 3rd Annual HBCU & Friends Golf Fundraiser [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3rd-annual-hbcu-and-friends-golf-fundraiser]or donating to the event. Subscribe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehips [https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehips] Follow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips [https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips] Fam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips [https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips] Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold with Featured Guest, Wes Overby Music by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce Quinn Podcast edited by Bryce Quinn

May Flowers

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 @monseiurhip Subscribe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehips [https://www.patreon.com/hiwiththehips] Follow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips [https://www.instagram.com/hititwiththehips] Fam-Gram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips [https://www.instagram.com/itsthehips] Recording by Donald and Kat Vincent + Marigold Music by DeShawn D'Vibes Alexander and Bryce Quinn Podcast edited by Bryce Quinn