• Freaking Out About Cincinnati’s Opening Day with Randy Freking

  • By: Randy Freking
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Freaking Out About Cincinnati’s Opening Day with Randy Freking

By: Randy Freking
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  • Welcome to Freaking Out About Cincinnati’s Opening Day with Randy Freking, the podcast about the history and celebrations of Cincinnati’s most revered non-religious holiday, although some may debate that qualifier. Cincinnatians have been celebrating the Opening Day of Cincinnati Reds baseball since 1869, so we have a lot to cover!
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  • 2024 Bonus Update: Opening Days Since 2018

    2024 Bonus Update: Opening Days Since 2018
    Mar 5 2024
    In this special episode, Dan Carruthers and Randy discuss plans for the 2024 Opening Day celebration of the Cincinnati Reds, the history of Opening Days since 2018 - three of which were indeed strange ones - and their personal experiences on the holiday. Opening Day Eve Party: http://openingdayeve.com/ Official Website for Randy Freking: https://www.freakingoutabout.com Randy Freking’s Book on The History of Opening Day: https://www.amazon.com/Cincinnatis-150-Year-Opening-Day-History/dp/1732749329 Freaking Out About Cincinnati’s Opening Day: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/GS1003177798
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    48 mins
  • 2011-2018: The Holiday Explodes!

    2011-2018: The Holiday Explodes!
    Apr 1 2021
    This episode explores the tremendous growth of Cincinnati’s Opening Day “ceremonial holiday” as the Banks entertainment district added to the spectacle. Good Reds teams early in the decade helped, but the growth in the party continued despite several “rebuilding” years. Your host, Randy Freking, is the author of “Cincinnati's 150-Year Opening Day History: The Hoopla Started with a Parade” and co-author of “@Titanicstruggle: The Best of MARTY BRENNAMAN” Get your copies at openingdaybook.com and BestofMarty.com
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    47 mins
  • 2001-2010: The Griffey and Castellini Years: Hope Springs Eternal

    2001-2010: The Griffey and Castellini Years: Hope Springs Eternal
    Mar 31 2021
    This episode explores Opening Days from 2001 to 2010, featuring Ken Griffey’s tenure after he joined the team in 2000, a new ballpark, new owner Bob Castellini, and growing optimism. Your host, Randy Freking, is the author of “Cincinnati's 150-Year Opening Day History: The Hoopla Started with a Parade” and co-author of “@Titanicstruggle: The Best of MARTY BRENNAMAN” Get your copies at openingdaybook.com and BestofMarty.com
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    53 mins
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