Trash Pandas Podcast Network

40 Episodes
Subscribe

By: Rocket City Trash Pandas

Join the personalities of the Rocket City Trash Pandas as they tell the stories from Baseball's most meteoric franchise. Play-by-Play Broadcaster Josh Caray presents conversations with prospects and personnel from the organization. In-Stadium Emcee Ricky Fernandez chats about the latest news and promotions.

Josh Caray Show #91 - Pitcher Camden Minacci
09/03/2025

On this episode of the The Josh Caray Show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas Reliever Camden Minacci. They discuss his time with Wake Forest and pitching in Omaha, getting drafted by the Angels, balancing multiple different roles in the bullpen, and how to press on and grow through struggles.


Josh Caray Show #90 - Infielder Ben Gobbel
08/27/2025

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to infielder Ben Gobbel. They discuss the start of his pro career, and going undrafted in 2022, his time in college at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina as well as his grandfather Tom Pacoriak. 


Josh Caray Show #89 - Pitcher Samy Natera Jr.
08/06/2025

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Relief Pitcher Samy Natera Jr. They discuss Samy's upbringing in Juárez, his time at New Mexico State and the Cape Cod League, and his transtition from Starter to the Bullpen.


Josh Caray Show #88 - Infielder David Mershon
07/22/2025

In this episode of the Josh Caray Show, David Mershon joins Josh to talk about his journey in Minor League Baseball, his faith, time in college with Mississippi State and much more. 


Josh Caray Show #87 - Pitcher Brady Choban
07/08/2025

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas bullpen arm Brady Choban. Brady talks his upringing, his unique path to professional baseball, and how he's developed his game since signing with the Angels.


Josh Caray Show #86 - Pitcher Jared Southard
06/26/2025

Josh talks to Jared Southard, the now former Trash Pandas Closer, who was called up to Triple-A Salt Lake just a few days after recording.

The pair discuss Jared's time at the University of Texas, overcoming moments of failure and adversity, his pro career thus far, and what life might look for him after baseball.


Josh Caray Show #85 - Trash Pandas Catcher Jaxx Groshans
06/03/2025

Josh sits down with Trash Pandas Catcher Jaxx Groshans to discuss his time as a Jayhawk, being drafted by the Red Sox, playing Indie Ball, and landing with the Trash Pandas.


Josh Caray Show #84 - Trash Pandas Pitcher George Klassen
05/23/2025

In this episode, Josh talks with Angels top pitching prospect George Klassen about his early life, high school career in Wisconsin, attending Minessotta, and then being drafted by the Phillies. He discusses his trade to the Angels and his journey to Double-A. 


Josh Caray Show #83 - Trash Pandas 1B Sam Brown
04/29/2025

THIS EPISODE

Trash Pandas first baseman Sam Brown joins the podcast this week to discuss his childhood in California, his journey to Rocket City, and how his family's athletic background pushed him to become a better baseball player.

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City T...


Josh Caray Show #82 - Get to Know New Trash Pandas Broadcaster Chris Harris
04/22/2025

THIS EPISODE

New Trash Pandas broadcaster Chris Harris brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the Southern League to the Trash Pandas, having called games for 15 seasons across three Minor League organizations. The Lexington, TN native got his start with the nearby Jackson/West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx from 2009-14. From there, he took his abilities to Biloxi where he was the Shuckers inaugural broadcaster from 2015-17. Harris had spent the last seven seasons with the Mississippi Braves and surpassed a milestone last season when he called his 2,000th minor league game.

 

ABOUT THE HOST


Josh Caray Show #81 - Pitcher John O'Reilly talks about his season with the Trash Pandas, mentoring Caden Dana, growing up in the New Jersey, and much more!
09/18/2024

THIS EPISODE

Trash Pandas Pitcher John O'Reilly joins Josh to talk about growing up in the shadows of NYC, his time with the Pirates, signing with the Angels and playing with the Trash Pandas, plus more!

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.


Josh Caray Show #80 - Catch Myles Emmerson talks about growing up in San Diego, becoming a professional, catching for the Trash Pandas, and more!
09/10/2024

THIS EPISODE

Trash Pandas Catcher Myles Emmerson joins Josh to talk about growing up in San Diego the son of a pair of Tennis pros, catching, and more!

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.


Josh Caray Show #79 - Trash Pandas Pitcher Samuel Aldegheri talks to Josh about growing up in Italy a baseball fan, getting drafted by the Phillies, Traded to the Angels, and more!
08/27/2024

THIS EPISODE

Trash Pandas Pitcher Samuel Aldegheri joins Josh to talk about growing up in Italy, becoming a baseball fan overseas, getting drafted by the Phillies, making his Professional debut, getting traded to the Angels, and more!

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.


Josh Caray Show #78 - Trash Pandas Reliever Hayden Seig talks St. Joe's Baseball, growing up in Pennsylvania, singing with the Angels, and more!
07/30/2024

THIS EPISODE

Infielder Mac McCroskey joins Josh Caray to talk about growing up in Arkansas, turning the double play, transferring to Oral Roberts and playing in the Summit League, getting drafted by the Angels and making his Double-A Debut, and more!

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City...


"Gold Zone" - The Bullpen - 7/29/24
07/29/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky starts a new day for the Bullpen.  Tony Mac is on to brighter pastures and Ricky has brought in another arm from the pen to recap the past week for the Trash Pandas, the Olympics and the new Gold Zone channel, the unfortunate side effect of having "confident" neighbors, and much more! The Pandas are back August 6th, get your tickets at TPTIX.com.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. His m...


Josh Caray Show #77 - Infielder Mac McCroskey talks Defense, JUCO Baseball, Oral Roberts CWS Appearance, and more!
06/25/2024

THIS EPISODE

Infielder Mac McCroskey joins Josh Caray to talk about growing up in Arkansas, turning the double play, transferring to Oral Roberts and playing in the Summit League, getting drafted by the Angels and making his Double-A Debut, and more!

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City...


Josh Caray Show #76 - Michael Darrell-Hicks joins Josh Caray
06/11/2024

THIS EPISODE

Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas Michael Darrell-Hicks about growing up in Kentucky, becoming a professional, getting drafted and more.

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.


Josh Caray Show #75 - Trash Pandas Outfielder Tucker Flint
05/28/2024

THIS EPISODE

Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas Outfielder Tucker Flint.

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.


Josh Caray Show #74 - Trash Pandas Pitcher Caden Dana
05/14/2024

THIS EPISODE

Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas ace Caden Dana.

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.


"Tiny Corn" - The Bullpen - 5-7-24
05/07/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac recap the past week for the Trash Pandas as well preview the upcoming homestand starting tonight 5/7 for Star Wars Night and a Nolan Schanuel bobblehead giveaway for the first 1500. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com.  On top of Panda coverage, the boys examine some of life's most important unanswered questions.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the c...


Josh Caray Show #73 - Trash Pandas Pitcher Nick Jones
04/30/2024

THIS EPISODE

Nick Jones sits down with Josh Caray

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

TRASH PANDAS PODCAST NETWORK

Join the personalities of the Rocket City Trash Pandas as they tell the stories from Baseball's most meteoric franchise. Play-by-Play Broadcaster Josh...


"Family Photos" - The Bullpen - 4-22-24
04/22/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac recap the past homestand for the Trash Pandas as well preview the upcoming homestand starting tomorrow April 23rd. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com.  On top of Panda coverage the boys examine Tony Mac's home picture frames full of people he has never met.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities ca...


"Al Borland" - The Bullpen - 4-19-24
04/19/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac recap the past homestand for the Trash Pandas as well as tell some stories of celebrity interactions, including one from last Wednesday's game. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com.  

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Mos...


Josh Caray Show #72 - Trash Pandas Catcher Tyler Payne
04/17/2024

THIS EPISODE

Josh chats with veteran catcher Tyler Payne. 

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

TRASH PANDAS PODCAST NETWORK

Join the personalities of the Rocket City Trash Pandas as they tell the stories from Baseball's most meteoric franchise. Play-by-Play Broadcaster Josh C...


"Streakin" - The Bullpen - 4-12-24
04/12/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac have finally seen the sun which means there 3 great days of Trash Pandas baseball left in this homestand.  Get your tickets at TPTIX.com.  On top of Pandamania running wild in the Rocket City, we discuss bad hair cuts, lame injuries, and great ways to blame things on children.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Ac...


"Home Opener" - The Bullpen - 4-8-24
04/08/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac are officially in baseball mode.  2024 Home Opener for the Pandas is only one day away.  Get your tickets at TPTIX.com.  On top of Pandamania running wild in the Rocket City, we discuss the Wrestlemania, John Calipari's move to Arkansas, and our views on the solar eclipse.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Thei...


"Back By Moderate Demand" - The Bullpen - 3-15-24
03/15/2024

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac are back from their winter hibernation as we are now less than a month away from TRASH PANDAS BASEBALL!!!  The boys discuss what they have been up to, including an on-court argument Tony Mac saw first hand while working the C-USA basketball tournament, as well as lead into baseball season.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the c...


"Fan Q&As with Ben Joyce" - The Bullpen - 12-18-23
12/18/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss Tony Mac's obsession with Italian culture before segueing like a 103 mph fastball right into a debate about what life would be like living with a fully functioning tail...

At the halfway point, the boys check in with former Trash Pandas and current Angels pitcher Ben Joyce.  We learn about his offseason training, his relationships with former Trash Pandas Logan O'Hoppe and Kolton Ingram, the possibility of his brother, Zach, joining the Trash Pandas this season and then asked Ben your questions from social media.

ABOUT T...


"Back Home with Kyren Paris" - The Bullpen - 12-11-23
12/11/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss the signing of Shohei Ohtani by next door neighbors, The LA Dodgers, before catching up with 2023 Southern League All-Star, Trash Pandas SS Kyren Paris.  We learn about his offseason training, his time in the Rocket City, how he is spending his time back home in California, and most importantly, if he has any special injury clauses in his contract.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony M...


"Catching Up with Victor Mederos" - The Bullpen - 12-7-23
12/07/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss some nonsense before catching up with Trash Pandas/Angels Pitcher Victor Mederos.  We learn about his offseason training, his time in the Rocket City, his first start with the Angels, how he is spending the holidays, and more.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pa...


"Betsy Wetsy" - The Bullpen - 12-4-23
12/04/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss the controversial CFP committee decision to leave out Florida St for Alabama and Tony Mac vents on the frustration he has with today's state of children toys.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Most M...


"4 Score and 7 Beers Ago" - The Bullpen - 11-29-23
11/29/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss the insane ending to last weekend's Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn and Tricky Ricky's even more insane of a prediction.  Topics also included are the new coaching hire at Texas A&M, buyout clauses, Bobby Petrino return to Arkansas, and a look forward to conference championship weekend.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's A...


"Bleep" - The Bullpen - 11-22-23
11/22/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss a wide range of topics.  Topics include the Iron Bowl, penguins, the Roman Empire, Minor League Baseball, and the virtual bullying of inanimate objects.  How do all of these topics makes sense together?  They don't... but it works somehow.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Tras...


"Game 7" - The Bullpen - 10-25-23
10/25/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss last night's game 7 between the Phillies and Diamondbacks and who they are looking forward to seeing in the World Series.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promotions. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Most Meteoric Franchise. "The Bullpen" will stream live e...


"Patchin'" - The Bullpen - 10-23-23
10/23/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac talk about the past weekend in sports and Tony Mac lets us in on where he was spending his time on Sunday while NOT watching sports.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Promotions Manager. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Most Meteoric Franchise. "The Bullpen" will s...


"Coach In Waiting?" - The Bullpen - 10-20-23
10/20/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac talk some ball!  Baseball.  Football.  Jim Har-ball.  All the balls!

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Promotions Manager. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Most Meteoric Franchise. "The Bullpen" will stream live every Mon, Wed, and Fri at 2pm CST on the Trash Pandas' YouTube page. "The B...


"Colombia" - The Bullpen - 10-18-23
10/18/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac reveal and discuss the Top 5 moments of the Trash Pandas 2023 season.  Also they discover the podcast has taken on notoriety, not only in the local community, but also abroad.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Promotions Manager. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their multi-faceted personalities can be seen across Trash Pandas digital channels and quickly developed into faces of Baseball's Most Meteoric Franchise. "Th...


"Tri-Cities" - The Bullpen - 10-16-23
10/16/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss the new article on TrashPandasBaseball.com chronicling the Top 10 moments of the Trash Pandas 2023 season.  While discussing moments #10-6, a conspiracy that could destroy the fabric of this country is discovered, leaving our hosts in complete and utter shock...  but its also like like not that deep too.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Promotions Manager. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  Their mul...


"Cage Match" - The Bullpen - 10-13-23
10/13/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss the fallout from the NLDS, especially what went wrong in Atlanta to the best team in the regular season.  Is it time to change the playoff format?  Is that a lame excuse?  Is the regular season still meaningful?  They answer it all... and by answer I mean they say some average IQ stuff and then transition to a conversation about which Trash Pandas they would want to see in cage match.

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyo...


"Timeout" - The Bullpen - 10-10-23
10/10/2023

THIS EPISODE

Today Ricky and Tony Mac discuss the drama at Truist Park in Game 2 of the NLDS as the Atlanta Braves comeback in dramatic fashion to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Bullpen streams LIVE on the Trash Pandas YouTube page at 2pm CST Mon, Wed, Fri.

https://www.youtube.com/c/RocketCityTrashPandas

ABOUT THE HOST

Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Promotions Manager. Antonio "Tony Mac" MacBeath is the PA announcer and one of the club's Account Executives.  T...