Season 2, Episode 3: Our Three Sons- Ben and Joe Greiner, Bob Freking

We Love Our Team

In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome their sons -Bob Freking and Joe and Ben Greiner. The boys discuss their experiences as Cincinnati Reds fans. They talk about their early memories of being Reds fans, their favorite players, and their most disappointing moments. They also share their least favorite Reds, including David Bell and Jim Edmonds.
The conversation touches on the 2012 playoff series against the Giants and the no-hitter by Roy Halladay. Overall, the participants express their love for the Reds and their frustration with some of the team's performances.
The episode covers various topics related to the Cincinnati Reds, including favorite players, road trips, trades, announcers, mascots, and baseball movies. The participants share their thoughts and memories, highlighting their favorite moments and experiences. They also expressed optimism about the Reds' future and the possibility of winning a World Series championship in their lifetimes.

Takeaways

• The boys share their early memories of being Reds fans and how their fathers influenced their love for the team.
• They discuss their favorite players, including Barry Larkin, Joey Votto, and Johnny Cueto.
• The 2012 playoff series against the Giants and the no-hitter by Roy Halladay are mentioned as some of the most disappointing moments for Reds fans.
• David Bell and Jim Edmonds are mentioned as least favorite Reds.
• The boys express their love for the Reds and their frustration with some of the team's performances. The Cincinnati Reds have had some memorable trades, with notable steals like Wily Mo Pena for Bronson Arroyo.
• The participants enjoyed road trips to various ballparks, including Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.
• Favorite radio and TV announcers for the Reds include the Cowboy, Welsh, and Marty Brennaman.
• Mr. Red and Mr. Redlegs are popular mascots among the participants.
• The Sandlot, Major League, and A League of Their Own are favorite baseball movies.
• There is optimism about the Reds' future and the possibility of winning a World Series championship in the next few years.

Sound Bites

• "David Bell is probably the top of my list" as a least favorite Red.
• "My worst memories, I would say the no-hitter against the Phillies in the playoffs"
• "I am a very well-documented Tyler Stephenson hater"
• "Willy Mo Pena for Bronson Arroyo. It was an absolute steal for the Reds."
• "Mr. Red is my favorite. I'm always rooting for him in the mascot race."
• "Hunter Greene: Future Cy Young."